Samian

[ sey-mee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Greek island of Samos.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos.

Samian

/ ˈseɪmɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samian¹

1570–80; < Latin Sami ( us ) (< Greek Sámios of Samos ) + -an

Example Sentences

Soon after this the Samian war broke out, in which Pericles gained high renown as a naval commander.

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In vain—in vain: strike other chords;Fill high the cup with Samian wine!

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Would you have recognized the cheerful, happy, careless Amasis in that gloomy answer to his Samian friend?

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The Samian left the guard-room and went back directly to the two friends, who were waiting impatiently for him.

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Hellenistic ware is forerunner of Samian or Aretine red pottery with moulded designs.

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