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BOEOTIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Boeotian mean?
• BOEOTIAN (adjective)
The adjective BOEOTIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times
Familiarity information: BOEOTIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
Boeotian dialects
Pertainym:
Boeotia (a district of ancient Greece to the northwest of Athens)
Derivation:
Boeotia (a district of ancient Greece to the northwest of Athens)
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