Philippian

Philippian
noun
a native or inhabitant of Philippi in ancient Macedonia
Hypernyms: ↑Macedonian

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I. \\fə̇ˈlipēən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Philippi + English -an
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Philippi, a city of ancient Macedonia
II. noun (-s)
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Philippi + English -an
: a native or inhabitant of Philippi

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Philippian /fi-lipˈi-ən/
noun
A native of Philippi in Macedonia
adjective
Relating to Philippi or its inhabitants

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