Cilician

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adjective

Ci·​li·​cian sə̇ˈlishən How to pronounce Cilician (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cilicia, an ancient country and region in southeast Asia Minor
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cilicians

Cilician

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Cilicia

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Etymology

Adjective

Cilicia, ancient region in Asia Minor (from Latin) + English -an

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“Cilicia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cilicia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Cilicia

geographical name

Ci·​li·​cia sə-ˈli-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Cilicia (audio)
ancient country in southeastern Asia Minor extending along the Mediterranean coast south of the Taurus Mountains see little armenia
Cilician
sə-ˈli-shən How to pronounce Cilicia (audio)
adjective or noun

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