Tartessian

adjective

Tar·tes·sian | \ tärˈtesēən, -eshən\

Definition of Tartessian

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Tartessus, Spain

2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Tartessus

Tartessian

noun

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plural -s

Definition of Tartessian (Entry 2 of 2)

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Tartessus

History and Etymology for Tartessian

Adjective

Latin tartessius (from Tartessus, ancient kingdom on the southwestern coast of Spain) + English -an (adjective suffix)

Noun

Latin Tartessii the inhabitants of Tarsessus + English -an (noun suffix)

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