Massiliote

1 of 2

noun

Mas·​sil·​i·​ote

məˈsilēˌōt,

-ēət

variants or Massiliot

-ēət,

-ēˌät

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek colony of Massilia at Marseilles, France

Massiliote

2 of 2

adjective

"

variants or Massiliot

"

: of or relating to the ancient Greek colony of Massilia or to Massiliotes

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification (influenced by Latin Massilia, ancient Greek colony at Marseilles, France, from Greek Massalia) of Greek Massaliōtēs, from Massalia + -ōtēs -ote

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