Sardian

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adjective

Sar·​di·​an ˈsärdēən 

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

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Sardians

Sardian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or resident of ancient Sardis

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin sardianus, from Greek sardianos, from Sardeis Sardis, capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor

Geographical Definition

Sardis

geographical name

Sar·​dis ˈsär-dəs 

variants or Sardes

ˈsär-(ˌ)dēz 

ancient city in western Asia Minor that served as the capital of Lydia and was located east of Izmir

Sardian

ˈsär-dē-ən 

adjective or noun