Peloponnesian
/ˌpɛləpəˈniːʒən/
Peloponnesian adjective: of or pertaining to the Peloponnesus, or southern peninsula of Greece.
Adjective
Peloponnesian (comparative more Peloponnesian, superlative most Peloponnesian)
- Of or pertaining to the Peloponnesus, or southern peninsula of Greece.
Noun
Peloponnesian (plural Peloponnesians)
- A native or inhabitant of the Peloponnesus.
Forms of Peloponnesian
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more Peloponnesian |
| superlative | most Peloponnesian |
| Noun | |
| plural | Peloponnesians |
Origin of Peloponnesian
From Peloponnese + -ian.
Words that rhyme with Peloponnesian
Questions about Peloponnesian
- What does Peloponnesian mean?
- Peloponnesian means of or pertaining to the Peloponnesus, or southern peninsula of Greece.
- What part of speech is Peloponnesian?
- Peloponnesian can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Peloponnesian?
- Peloponnesian is pronounced /ˌpɛləpəˈniːʒən/.
Words near Peloponnesian in the dictionary
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