Cycladic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Cyclades.
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of or relating to the Bronze Age culture of the Cyclades, c3000–c1100 b.c.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Cycladic
First recorded in 1910–15; Cyclad(es) + -ic
Example Sentences
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And many of the new constructions are far removed from traditional Cycladic architecture.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
The "Cycladic islands are not grounds for pharaonic projects", the mayors continued.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Other important works include the Roman “Lansdowne Herakles,” which dates to about AD 175, and the Cycladic “Male Harp Player,” 2700–2300 BC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
Cycladic sculpture begins the great tradition of Greek sculpture that is seen as culminating in the Classical sculpture of the Greek Golden Age, centered on Athens, nearly two millenniums later.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
A third major wildfire started on Saturday on the Cycladic island of Andros and was still burning out of control Sunday, with 73 firefighters, two planes and two helicopters dousing the blaze.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2023
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