Cretan

American  

[kreet-n] / ˈkrit n /

adjective

1. of or relating to the island of Crete or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Crete.

Cretan British  

/ ˈkriːtən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Crete

Etymology

Origin of Cretan

< Latin Crētānus. See Crete, -an

Example Sentences

Cretan said the relocation offers and threat of criminal penalties are just a starting point as the city figures out what strategies will work.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2024

Before the Pogues, MacGowan toyed with playing Cretan music, with making rock seasoned with industrial noise, even with starting an imperial-Rome act where band members would wear togas and gladiator outfits.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Albolineata, sometimes called Cretan brake fern, ribbon fern, or table fern, which is a common houseplant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 16, 2023

Like Fang, he brought surplus humanity to his ancient Cretan king.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

Thus, it remains unknown whether it represents an indigenous Cretan script or a foreign import to Crete.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond