dryopians

draɪˈoʊpiənz

Definitions

1. noun

in Greek mythology, a tribe of people who lived in the land of the Dryopes

“In their research, the scholars focused on the lesser-known tribe of Dryopians in ancient Greek mythology.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Dryopes or Dryopians

“The dryopian culture was heavily influenced by their forest surroundings.”

Synonyms

  • Dryopes
  • forest dwellers

Antonyms

  • city dwellers
  • urbanites