Antiochene
|an-ti-o-cheen|
/ˌæn.ti.əˈkiːn/
of/from Antioch
Etymology
'Antiochene' originates from the place-name 'Antioch' (from Greek 'Antiocheia' Ἀντιόχεια) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ene' (via Latin/French formations).
'Antiocheia' (Greek) passed into Latin as 'Antiochia', then into Old French/Medieval Latin forms and Middle English as 'Antioche/Antioch', and the adjectival form developed in English as 'Antiochene' by adding a Latin/French-derived suffix.
Initially it meant 'of or from the city Antioch'; over time the adjective and noun also came to denote association with the Christian Church of Antioch and its theological/exegetical tradition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a native or inhabitant of Antioch (historically or in contexts referring to the ancient city).
The Antiochene was proud of his city's cosmopolitan heritage.
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Adjective 1
of or relating to the ancient city of Antioch (its people, culture, or things originating there).
Antiochene pottery and inscriptions provide evidence of the city's trade connections.
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Adjective 2
relating to the ancient Christian Church of Antioch or to the Antiochene theological/exegetical tradition (e.g., Antiochene theology or Antiochene rite).
Antiochene theology emphasized a literal and historical approach to biblical interpretation.
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