Mycenaean
Syllables: My·ce·nae·an/ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/
Mycenaean adjective: of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
Adjective
Mycenaean (not comparable)
- Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
- Of or relating to the early Greek civilization that spread its influence from Mycenae to many parts of the Mediterranean region and Central Europe from about 2800 to 1100 B.C.E., divided into three periods: Early Helladic (c. 2800–2000 B.C.E), Middle Helladic (c. 2000–1500 B.C.E), and Late Helladic (c. 1500–1100 B.C.E)
- Of or relating to the Ancient Greek dialect written in the Linear B syllabary.
Noun
Mycenaean (plural Mycenaeans)
- A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.
Proper noun
Mycenaean
Mycenaean meaning in Odia
Mycenaean in Odia
- relating to Mycenae
- ମାଇସେନେଆନ୍ māiseneān
Forms of Mycenaean
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Mycenean |
| alternative form (dated) | Mycenæan |
| Noun | |
| plural | Mycenaeans |
Origin of Mycenaean
From Mycenae + -an.
Phrases with Mycenaean
Words that rhyme with Mycenaean
Questions about Mycenaean
- What does Mycenaean mean?
- Mycenaean means of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
- What is Mycenaean in Odia?
- Mycenaean in Odia is ମାଇସେନେଆନ୍ (māiseneān). See Mycenaean meaning in Odia.
- What part of speech is Mycenaean?
- Mycenaean can be an adjective, a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Mycenaean?
- Mycenaean is pronounced /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/.
Words near Mycenaean in the dictionary
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