Scythian

[ sith-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to Scythia, its people, or their language.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Scythia.
2. the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians.

ˈScythian

/ ˈsɪðɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

noun

1. a member of an ancient nomadic people of Scythia
2. the extinct language of this people, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scythian¹

First recorded in 1535–45; Scythi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Sometimes the attendees’ feedback could be “a shock to the curatorial ego,” Frost said, giving the example of a 2017 exhibition on the Scythians, nomadic tribespeople from Siberia.

From New York Times

Skif, Ukrainian shorthand for the nomadic Scythian people who founded an empire on what is now Crimea, moves like the camouflaged amphibian that he is: Calculating, deliberate, until the time to strike.

From Seattle Times

Skif, Ukrainian shorthand for the nomadic Scythian people who founded an empire on what is now Crimea, moves like the camouflaged amphibian that he is: Calculating, deliberate, until the time to strike.

From Seattle Times

They include a gold Scythian ceremonial helmet dating back to the 4th Century BC and other treasures from the era when the ancient Greeks colonised Crimea.

From BBC

The items date from when the Scythian people lived in the area between the 7th and 3rd centuries BC.

From Reuters