Heliopolitan
Definition of Heliopolitan
: of or relating to ancient Heliopolis, especially Heliopolis, Egypt
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Origin and Etymology of heliopolitan
Late Latin Heliopolitanus, from Latin Heliopolites Heliopolitan (from Greek Hēliopolitēs, from Hēliopolis Heliopolis, ancient city in Lower Egypt) + -anus -an
Heliopolitan
Definition of Heliopolitan
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: a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Heliopolis
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Origin and Etymology of heliopolitan
Latin Heliopolitanus, from Heliopolites + -anus -an
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