Apollinian

adjective

Ap·​ol·​lin·​i·​an ˌa-pə-ˈli-nē-ən How to pronounce Apollinian (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Apollinian was in 1717

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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Apollinian. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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