Synonyms for

Athenian

Verb / ʌˈθi:ni:ʌn / Another word for athenian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person from Athens, a capital city of Greece.

Synonyms & similar words

athenian Greek Hellenic Attic Athenic Athenianer Athenish Athenianite Athenianonian Athenogenian Athenogenes

Example sentences

  1. The Athenian people were known for their democracy.
  2. Socrates was an Athenian philosopher.
  3. The Athenian Empire was once a powerful force in the world.
  4. The football team was made up of Athenian students.
  5. The Athenian marathon is a famous race.

Quotes

  • I would rather die a thousand deaths than betray a friend. - Athenian proverb
  • Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil. - Plato, Athenian philosopher
  • Our lives are but specks of dust falling through the fingers of time. Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. - Athenian proverb

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