Bithynian

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adjective

Bi·​thyn·​i·​an -nēən How to pronounce Bithynian (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bithynia in Asia Minor
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bithynians

Bithynian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Bithynia

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Etymology

Adjective

Bithynia, ancient country of northwestern Asia Minor (from Latin, from Greek) + English -an

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“Bithynia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bithynia. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Bithynia

geographical name

Bi·​thyn·​ia bə-ˈthi-nē-ə How to pronounce Bithynia (audio)
ancient country of northwestern Asia Minor bordering on the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea
Bithynian
bə-ˈthi-nē-ən How to pronounce Bithynia (audio)
adjective or noun

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