Rhodian

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adjective

Rho·​di·​an ˈrōdēən How to pronounce Rhodian (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Rhodes, an island of the eastern Mediterranean
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Rhodes

Rhodian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Rhodes

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin rhodius Rhodian (from Rhodos, Rhodus Rhodes, from Greek Rhodos) + English -an, adjective suffix

Noun

Latin rhodius, adjective, Rhodian + English -an, noun suffix

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“Rhodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhodian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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