Achaean

1 of 2

adjective

Achae·​an ə-ˈkē-ən 

variants or Achaian

ə-ˈkī-ən 

-ˈkā-ən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Achaea

broadly : of or relating to Greece

Achaean

2 of 2

noun

variants or Achaian

: a native or inhabitant of Achaea

broadly : greek

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Achaea, Achaia, ancient region of the Peloponnesus, Greece (borrowed from Latin & Greek; Latin Achāia, borrowed from Greek Achaḯa) + -an entry 2

Noun

Achaea, Achaia, ancient region of the Peloponnesus, Greece + -an entry 1 — more at achaean entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1607, in the meaning defined above