hesperian

Hes·pe·ri·an

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [he-speer-ee-uh n]
- /hɛˈspɪər i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [he-speer-ee-uh n]
- /hɛˈspɪər i ən/

Definitions of hesperian word

adjective hesperian western; occidental. 1
adjective hesperian of or relating to the Hesperides. 1
noun hesperian a native or inhabitant of a western land. 1
adjective hesperian western 0
adjective hesperian of or relating to the Hesperides 0
noun hesperian a native or inhabitant of a western land 0

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Origin of hesperian

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin Hesperi(us) of, toward the West (< Greek hespérios western, derivative of hésperos evening, Hesperus) + -an

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Parts of speech for Hesperian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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hesperian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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