Phocaean

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adjective

Pho·cae·an fōˈsēən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Ionian city of Phocaea in Asia Minor

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Phocaea

Phocaean

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noun

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Phocaea

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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.

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Geographical Definition

Phocaea

geographical name

Pho·caea fō-ˈsē-ə

ancient city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea in northern Ionia

Phocaean

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