Samian

American  

[sey-mee-uhn] / ˈseɪ mi ən /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos.

Samian British  

/ ˈseɪmɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Samos

Etymology

Origin of Samian

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

Example Sentences

Red Samian pottery made its way to places around the Mediterranean and beyond, including Britain and India.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

High quality tableware called Samian pottery and spoons, pins and brooches were also unearthed.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2022

A diver measures a Samian amphora from the oldest of the 45 wrecks discovered so far.

From National Geographic • Jul. 11, 2016

Samian @ @ You know, there were large crowds at Romney rallies in October 2012.

From Time • Jan. 3, 2013

There was a scapegrace fellow in the crowd named Ktesippos, a Samian, rich beyond all measure, arrogant with riches, early and late a bidder for Odysseus’ queen.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer