Achaean (redirected from Achaeans)

A·chae·an  (-kn) also A·cha·ian (-kn, -k-)

n.

1. A native or inhabitant of Achaea.

2. One of a Hellenic people believed to have inhabited the Peloponnesus and to have created the Mycenaean civilization.

3. A Greek, especially of the Mycenaean era.

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A·chaean adj.

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Achaean [əˈkiːən], Achaian [əˈkaɪən]

n

1. (Historical Terms) a member of a principal Greek tribe in the Mycenaean era

2. (Historical Terms) a native or inhabitant of the later Greek province of Achaea

adj

(Historical Terms) of or relating to Achaea or the Achaeans

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Achaean - a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks Achaian Hellene, Greek - a native or inhabitant of Greece
	2.	Achaean - the ancient Greek inhabitants of Achaea Arcado-Cyprians citizenry, people - the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people"
Adj.	1.	Achaean - of or relating to Achaea or its ancient Greek people