Isaurian

1 of 2

noun

Isau·​ri·​an
īˈsȯrēən
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Isauria

Isaurian

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Isauria
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Isauria

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Isauria, ancient district in south central Asia Minor + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Isauria + English -an, adjective suffix

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“Isauria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Isauria. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Isauria

geographical name

Isau·​ria ī-ˈsȯr-ē-ə How to pronounce Isauria (audio)
ancient district in eastern Pisidia in southern Asia Minor on the northern slope of the western Taurus Mountains
Isaurian adjective or noun

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