Aeolic
|Ae-o-lic|
C2
/iˈɒlɪk/
Aeolian dialect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aeolic' originates from the Greek word 'Aiolikos,' which pertains to the Aeolians, an ancient Greek tribe.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Aeolic' was derived from the Greek 'Aiolikos,' referring to the dialect and people of Aeolis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the Aeolian people and their dialect, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken by the Aeolians.
Aeolic was primarily spoken in parts of Thessaly and Boeotia.
Adjective 1
relating to the Aeolians, an ancient Greek people, or their dialect.
The Aeolic dialect was one of the four major dialects of Ancient Greek.
Synonyms
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