Eleusinian

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adjective

El·​eu·​sin·​i·​an ˌel-yü-ˈsi-nē-ən How to pronounce Eleusinian (audio)
: of or relating to ancient Eleusis or to the religious mysteries celebrated there in worship of Demeter and Persephone

Eleusinian

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noun

plural Eleusinians
: a native or inhabitant of Eleusis in ancient Greece

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eleusinian was in 1579

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Cite this Entry

“Eleusinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eleusinian. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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