Boeotian

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adjective

Boe·​o·​tian (ˈ)bē-¦ō-shən How to pronounce Boeotian (audio)
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a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient district of Boeotia in east central Greece
b
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Boeotians
2
or boeotian : marked by stupidity and philistinism : crudely obtuse : dull, loutish
a Boeotian distaste for art

Boeotian

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noun

Boe·​o·​tian (ˈ)bē-¦ō-shən How to pronounce Boeotian (audio)
plural -s
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a
: a native or inhabitant of Boeotia
b
: an Aeolic dialect of ancient Greek used by the Boeotians
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or boeotian : a dull obtuse individual : a boorish opponent of art and letters : philistine, boor

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Adjective

Boeotia, district in ancient Greece (from Latin, from Greek Boiōtia) + English -an

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

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Geographical Definition

Boeotia

geographical name

Boe·​o·​tia bē-ˈō-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Boeotia (audio)
variants or Modern Greek Voiotía
ˌvē-ō-ˈtē-ä How to pronounce Boeotia (audio)
district of east central Greece northwest of Attica
Boeotian
bē-ˈō-shən How to pronounce Boeotia (audio)
adjective or noun

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