Phocaean

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adjective

Pho·​cae·​an fōˈsēən How to pronounce Phocaean (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Ionian city of Phocaea in Asia Minor
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Phocaea

Phocaean

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Phocaea

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Phocaea (from Greek Phōkaia) + English -an

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

Geographical Definition

Phocaea

geographical name

Pho·​caea fō-ˈsē-ə How to pronounce Phocaea (audio)
ancient city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea in northern Ionia
Phocaean adjective or noun

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