Illyrian
/ɪˈlɪəriən/noun
Relating to the ancient region and people of Illyria, or to the Illyrian languages.
Did you know?The name comes from the ancient Illyrians of the western Balkans, but the word’s deeper origin is uncertain—an eerie reminder that some of history’s oldest identities survive only as names.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἰλλυριοί (Illyrioí)
“the Illyrians, a people of the western Balkans”
Latin
Latin
Illyrii
“the Illyrians”
Late Latin
Latin
Illyriānus
“of or belonging to Illyria”
Middle English
English
Illyrian
“relating to Illyria or the Illyrians”
Modern English
English
Illyrian
“relating to ancient Illyria or its people, language, or culture”