Syracusian
/ˌsɪr.əˈkjuː.ʒən/noun
Relating to Syracuse, especially the ancient Greek city in Sicily, or its inhabitants.
Did you know?Ancient Syracuse was so influential that its mathematician Archimedes reportedly helped defend the city with ingenious war machines during the Roman siege.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Συράκουσαι (Syrakousai)
“The ancient Greek name for Syracuse; the exact pre-Greek origin of the place-name is uncertain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Συρακούσιος (Syrakousios)
“Of or relating to Syracuse; a Syracusan.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Syracusius
“Relating to Syracuse or its people.”
Old French / Medieval Latin
French/Latin
Syracusain / Syracusanus
“A person or thing from Syracuse.”
16th–17th Century
English
Syracusian
“Of Syracuse or characteristic of its inhabitants.”
Modern English
English
Syracusian
“Relating to Syracuse, especially ancient Syracuse, or its inhabitants.”
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