aegean

/iːˈdʒiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Aegean Sea or its islands

“The Aegean style of architecture is a blend of ancient Greek and Roman elements.”

2. noun

the Aegean Sea, a sea in the eastern Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey

“The cruise ship sailed through the calm waters of the Aegean Sea.”

3. proper noun

Aegean, a prehistoric civilization that flourished in the Aegean Sea from c. 3200 to 1050 BC

“The Aegean culture was a major contributor to the development of Western civilization.”

4. adverb

in or towards the Aegean Sea

“They sailed Aegean-bound, heading towards the crystal-clear waters of Greece.”

Synonyms

  • Greek
  • Mediterranean

Antonyms

  • Baltic
  • Black Sea