Minoan
|Mi-no-an|
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/mɪˈnoʊ.ən/
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/mɪˈnəʊ.ən/
Ancient Cretan civilization
Etymology
'Minoan' originates from the name 'Minos,' a legendary king of Crete, where 'Minos' was associated with the labyrinth and the Minotaur.
'Minoan' was derived from the name 'Minos' and became associated with the civilization through archaeological discoveries in the 19th century.
Initially, it referred to anything related to King Minos, but over time it evolved to describe the entire civilization of ancient Crete.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from the ancient civilization of Crete.
The Minoans were skilled traders and sailors.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the ancient civilization of Crete, which flourished from approximately 2600 to 1100 BC.
The Minoan civilization is known for its advanced architecture and art.
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