Bithynian

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adjective

Bi·​thyn·​i·​an -nēən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bithynia in Asia Minor

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bithynians

Bithynian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Bithynia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Bithynia, ancient country of northwestern Asia Minor (from Latin, from Greek) + English -an

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Rhymes for Bithynian

• darwinian
• socinian
• augustinian
• linnean