Scythian

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Scyth·i·an

(sĭth′ē-ən, sĭth′-)

adj.

Of or relating to Scythia or its people, language, or culture.

1. A member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia.

2. The Iranian language of the Scythians.

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Scythian

(ˈsɪðɪən)

adj

1. (Historical Terms) of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

2. (Peoples) of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

3. (Languages) of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

4. (Placename) of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

5. (Historical Terms) a member of an ancient nomadic people of Scythia

6. (Peoples) a member of an ancient nomadic people of Scythia

7. (Historical Terms) the extinct language of this people, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

8. (Languages) the extinct language of this people, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

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Scyth•i•an

(ˈsɪθ i ən)
n.

1. a member of any of a group of pastoral peoples who inhabited the S Eurasian steppes in antiquity.

2. the Iranian language of the Scythians.

adj.

3. of or pertaining to Scythia, the Scythians, or their language.

[1535–45]

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Noun	1.	Scythian - a member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia nomad - a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
	2.	Scythian - the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians Iranian language, Iranian - the modern Persian language spoken in Iran
Adj.	1.	Scythian - of or relating to the ancient Scythians or their culture or language

Translations

SkytSkythskytský

escita

scythe

скиф

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