No exact match translations found for 'grecian' in nepali.
Word 'grecian' in Other Languages
- grecian in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grecian in Bengali বাংলা
- grecian in Bodo बड़ो
- grecian in Dogri डोगरी
- grecian in English
- grecian in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grecian in Hindi हिन्दी
- grecian in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grecian in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grecian in Konkani कोंकणी
- grecian in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grecian in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grecian in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grecian in Marathi मराठी
- grecian in Nepali नेपाली
- grecian in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grecian in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grecian in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grecian in Santali
- grecian in Sindhi سنڌي
- grecian in Tamil தமிழ்
- grecian in Telugu తెలుగు
- grecian in Urdu اُردُو
Grecian
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡriːʃ(ə)n/, /ˈɡriːʃən/ (American & British English)
Definitions
- (Adjective) Relating to ancient Greece, its people, or its culture.
- (Noun) A native or inhabitant of ancient Greece.
Usage Examples
- The museum showcased a magnificent collection of Grecian artifacts.
- His love for Grecian philosophy led him to study the works of Plato and Aristotle.
Etymology
Derived from Latin Graecianus, meaning "of Greece," from Graecia (Greece), itself from Greek Graikos, referring to an ancient Greek tribe.
Synonyms
- Greek
- Hellenic
- Classical
Antonyms
- Non-Greek
- Modern
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Griego | ˈɡɾje.ɣo |
| French | Grec | ɡʁɛk |
| German | Griechisch | ˈɡʁiːçɪʃ |
| Hindi | यूनानी (Yūnānī) | juːnaːniː |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 希腊的 (Xīlà de) | ɕi˥˩la˥˩ tɤ˥ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some dialects, "Grecian" is pronounced with a softer "sh" sound, while others emphasize a hard "k" sound.
Historical Usage
The term "Grecian" was commonly used in classical literature and Renaissance writings to describe Greek culture and influence.
Cultural Nuances
In historical contexts, "Grecian" is often associated with classical philosophy, architecture, and mythology, symbolizing wisdom and artistic excellence.
More Information
The Grecian aesthetic in art and architecture has profoundly influenced Western civilization, with structures such as the Parthenon serving as enduring symbols of beauty and symmetry.