Lycian

[ lish-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Lycia.

noun

1. an inhabitant of Lycia.
2. an Anatolian language of Lycia, written in a form of the Greek alphabet.

ˈLycian

/ ˈlɪsɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Lycia, its inhabitants, or their language

noun

1. an inhabitant of Lycia
2. the extinct language of the Lycians, belonging to the Anatolian group or family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lycian¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; Lyci(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Another name often given him was “the Lycian,” variously explained as meaning Wolf-god, God of Light, and God of Lycia.

From Literature

But there are some exceptions, including matrilineal societies like the Lycians of ancient Turkey, in which elite status and kinship passed from mothers to sons and daughters.

From Science Magazine

On Facebook, a reader said: “Trekking in Lycian Way, river canoeing, canyoning, sea kayaking, paragliding etc. Kas is a must for nature lovers.”

From New York Times

The engineering student left for a day trip with two Dutch friends, hiking along the Lycian Way long-distance path in Antalya, on 11 January.

From BBC

This southwestern coastal region of Turkey was home to the Lycians, a proudly independent people whose imposing cities and famous rock tombs are dotted all around.

From US News