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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 timesplay

  Familiarity information: BOEOTIAN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BOEOTIAN (adjective)


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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