Heliopolitan

adjective

He·li·o·pol·i·tan | \ ¦hēlēə¦pälətᵊn\

Definition of Heliopolitan

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to ancient Heliopolis, especially Heliopolis, Egypt

Heliopolitan

noun

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plural -s

Definition of Heliopolitan (Entry 2 of 2)

: a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Heliopolis

History and Etymology for Heliopolitan

Adjective

Late Latin Heliopolitanus, from Latin Heliopolites Heliopolitan (from Greek Hēliopolitēs, from Hēliopolis Heliopolis, ancient city in Lower Egypt) + -anus -an

Noun

Latin Heliopolitanus, from Heliopolites + -anus -an

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