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- [pom-pey-uh n, -pee-]
- /pɒmˈpeɪ ən, -ˈpi-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pom-pey-uh n, -pee-]
- /pɒmˈpeɪ ən, -ˈpi-/
Definitions of pompeian word
- adjective pompeian of or relating to Pompeii, or its culture. 1
- adjective pompeian pertaining to or designating a style of mural painting, examples of which have been found in or near Pompeii, Herculaneum, etc., dating from about the beginning of the 1st century b.c. to a.d. 79, characterized chiefly by the illusion of three-dimensional form organized in an architectonic structure. 1
- noun pompeian a native or inhabitant of Pompeii. 1
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Origin of pompeian
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
From the Latin word Pompeiānus, dating back to 1825-35. See Pompeii, -an
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Parts of speech for Pompeian
noun
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verb
adverb
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pompeian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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