Melian

1 of 2

adjective

Me·​lian

ˈmēlēən,

-lyən

: of or relating to the island of Melos (Mílos)

Melian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural Melians

: a native or inhabitant of Melos (Mílos)

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Melos, one of the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean sea + English -ian

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