Syrophoenician

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adjective

Sy·​ro·​phoenician
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: of or relating to the Roman province of Syrophoenicia
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: of or relating to Syrophoenicians

Syrophoenician

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Phoenicia when it was part of the Roman province of Syria

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Syrophoenicia, ancient Roman province in southwestern Asia + English -an

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“Syrophoenician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Syrophoenician. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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