Cappadocian

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adjective

Cap·​pa·​do·​ci·​an ˌkapəˈdōsh(ē)ən How to pronounce Cappadocian (audio)
: of or relating to Cappadocia, its people, or their language

Cappadocian

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noun

plural -s
1
: a native or inhabitant of Cappadocia
2
: the ancient language of the Cappadocians

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Cappadocia, ancient country in extreme eastern Asia Minor + English -an

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“Cappadocia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cappadocia. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Cappadocia

geographical name

Cap·​pa·​do·​cia ˌka-pə-ˈdō-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Cappadocia (audio)
ancient district of eastern Asia Minor chiefly in the valley of the upper Kızıl Irmak in modern Turkey; capital Caesarea Mazaca
Cappadocian adjective or noun

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