Chalcidian

1 of 2

noun

Chal·​cid·​i·​an

kalˈsidēən

: a native or inhabitant of the city of Chalcis (Khalkís), Greece

Chalcidian

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the city of Chalcis (Khalkís), Greece

Chalcidian culture

Chalcidian colonies

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin Chalcid-, Chalcis, city on Euboea Island, Greece (from Greek Chalkid-, Chalkis) + English -ian

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