Cretan

adjective

Cre·tan ˈkrē-tᵊn

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the island of Crete or its people

Cretan noun

plural Cretans

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Cretan was in 1579

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“Cretan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cretan. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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