Syracusean
/ˌsɪrəˈkjuːziən/noun
A native or inhabitant of Syracuse, or relating to the city of Syracuse.
Did you know?Syracuse was one of the great Greek cities of Sicily, and its name may ultimately go back to a pre-Greek or Semitic source, making the word a linguistic relic older than classical mythology.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Συράκουσαι (Surakoúsai)
“The name of the city of Syracuse in Sicily.”
Latin
Latin
Syracusae
“The Roman name for Syracuse.”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Latin
Syracusanus
“Of or belonging to Syracuse; a Syracusan.”
Middle English
English
Syracusen / Syracusian
“Relating to Syracuse or a person from Syracuse.”
Modern English
English
Syracusean
“A native or inhabitant of Syracuse, especially Syracuse, New York, or Syracuse, Sicily.”