Bactrian
|Bac/trian|
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/ˈbæk.tri.ən/
Relating to Bactria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Bactrian' originates from the Latin word 'Bactrianus', which referred to the people and region of Bactria.
Historical Evolution
'Bactrianus' transformed into the English word 'Bactrian' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of Bactria, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/14 04:55