Argive

[ ahr-jahyv, -gahyv ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Argos.
2. Greek.

noun

1. a native of Argos.
2. a Greek.

Argive

/ ˈɑːdʒaɪv; -ɡaɪv /

adjective

1. (in Homer, Virgil, etc) of or relating to the Greeks besieging Troy, esp those from Argos
2. of or relating to Argos or Argolis
3. a literary word for Greek

noun

1. an ancient Greek, esp one from Argos or Argolis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Argive¹

1590–1600; < Latin Argīvus < Greek Argeîos of Argos

Example Sentences

He had come not to harm Thebes, but to bury the Argive dead, and the duty done he led his soldiers back to Athens.

From Literature

Or to know that the city-states, which comprise the Greek coalition opposing Troy, get several names — “Achaeans,” “Argives,” “Danaans,” deployed seemingly at random, all mean the same thing.

From Los Angeles Times

They did not laugh when I spoke today of the Argive host and the fall of Rome.

From Literature

The Argive citizens grant the sanctuary request, placing their city in jeopardy to uphold a sacred value.

From Los Angeles Times

He gave his hateful mother and her soft man a tomb together, and proclaimed the funeral day a festal day for all the Argive people.

From Literature