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- [uh-kee-uh n]
- /əˈki ən/
- /ətʃˈiən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kee-uh n]
- /əˈki ən/
Definitions of achaean word
- noun achaean a member of a principal Greek tribe in the Mycenaean era 3
- noun achaean a native or inhabitant of the later Greek province of Achaea 3
- adjective achaean of or relating to Achaea or the Achaeans 3
- adjective achaean of Achaea or its people or culture 3
- adjective achaean Greek 3
- noun achaean a person born or living in Achaea 3
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Origin of achaean
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin Achae(us) (< Greek Achaiós, perhaps reflected in Hittite Ahhiyawa, a country alluded to in records of the late 2nd millennium b.c.) + -an
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Parts of speech for Achaean
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achaean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
achaean usage trend in Literature
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