Anatolic

[ an-uh-tol-ik ]

adjective

1. Anatolian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anatolic¹

First recorded in 1850–55; Anatol(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

There were six corps in Asia, called the Armeniac, Anatolic, Thracesian, Bucellarian, Cibyrrhæot, and Obsequian themes.

From Project Gutenberg

He was now general of the “Anatolic” theme, the province which included the old Cappadocia and Lycaonia.

From Project Gutenberg

The reign of Constantine Ducas was troubled by countless Seljouk invasions of the Armeniac, Anatolic, and Cappadocian themes.

From Project Gutenberg

On the destination board is Dictator Kemal's proud whimsy, leading Turks of the hinterland to imagine that this same train has run clear through from England: "Anatolic Express: Londres, Paris, Ankara."

From Time Magazine Archive

On the platform stands the Anatolic Express �same de luxe sleeping cars as on the Simplon Orient but much newer.

From Time Magazine Archive