eurygaean

/juːriːˈɡiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or pertaining to the Eurygaean Sea, a sea in Greek mythology, or to the Eurygaean Plain, a region in ancient Greece

“The eurygaean landscape was once a lush forest, now turned barren due to the long drought.”

2. noun

A person from the Eurygaean region or a resident of the Eurygaean Plain

“The eurygaeans were known for their skilled farming techniques and rich culture.”

Synonyms

  • Hellenic
  • Pontic

Antonyms

  • barbarian
  • foreign