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Ephesian

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E·phe·sian  (-fzhn)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Ephesus.
2. Ephesians (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Eph. or Ep See Table at Bible.
adj.
Of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people, language, or culture.
[From Latin Ephesi, inhabitants of Ephesus, from Greek Ephesioi, from Ephesos, Ephesus.]
Ephesian [ɪˈfiːʒən]
adj
(Historical Terms) of or relating to Ephesus
n
(Historical Terms) an inhabitant or native of Ephesus
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Ephesian - a resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus
Hellene, Greek - a native or inhabitant of Greece
Adj.1.Ephesian - of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people or language or culture
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