Definitions

1. noun

A masculine given name derived from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning ‘belonging to Demeter’.

“The historical figure Demetrius I of Bactria was a Greek king who ruled the Seleucid Empire’s eastern territories.”

2. proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific historical or fictional character, place, or concept.

“Demetrius, a character from Shakespeare’s play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, is a weaver and a friend of Bottom.”

3. proper adjective

An adjective used to describe something related to the specific historical or fictional character, place, or concept.

“The Demetrius style of architecture was inspired by ancient Greek designs.”