Definitions

1. noun

A person of Greek or Turkish Cypriot origin; or a person of mixed Greek and Turkish descent.

“The Dorian Greeks were known for their distinct culture.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or associated with the Dorian mode or scale in music; melancholic or sombre.

“The film’s score was a beautiful, Dorian melody that captured the audience’s emotions.”

3. adjective

Of or relating to the Dorians, an ancient Greek tribe.

“The Dorian people were a powerful force in ancient Greece.”