dorian

An archaic adjective meaning 'of or relating to the ancient Greek region of Doris or its people'; also used to describe a simple, severe, or classical style, especially in architecture (Doric). The word is now obsolete in common usage, surviving primarily in historical or architectural contexts.

• 🌐صفة قديمة تعني 'متعلق بمنطقة دوريس في اليونان القديمة أو بشعبها'؛ وتُستخدم أيضاً لوصف الطراز البسيط الصارم أو الكلاسيكي، خاصة في العمارة (الطراز الدوري). صارت الكلمة مهجورة في الاستعمال اليومي ولم تبقَ إلا في السياقات التاريخية أو المعمارية.

1. Relating to the Dorians C1 formal

   Of or relating to the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris, their Doric dialect of Greek, or their culture.

   • The Dorian mode was used in ancient Greek music.
   • Dorian architecture is known for its simplicity and strength.
   • The Dorian invasion is a key event in Greek history.

   🌐دوري

   المرادفات: doric

اسم علم

A noun referring to a member of one of the four main linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks, specifically the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris who entered Greece from the north around 1100 BC.

• 🌐اسم يُطلق على الفرد المنتمي إلى أحد الأقسام اللغوية الأربعة الرئيسية للإغريق قبل التاريخ، وهم سكان دوريس القدماء الذين غزوا اليونان من الشمال حوالي سنة 1100 ق.م.

1. Member of an ancient Greek tribe C1 formal

   A member of one of the four major linguistic and ethnic divisions of the ancient Greeks, who traditionally spoke the Doric dialect and were known for their military discipline.

   • The Dorians invaded Greece from the north around 1100 BC.
   • Sparta was a prominent city-state founded by the Dorians.
   • Historians study the Dorian migration to understand ancient Greek history.

   🌐دوري

   المرادفات: doric

2. Inhabitant of Doris C1 formal

   An ancient Greek person from the region of Doris in central Greece, considered the homeland of the Dorian people.

   • The Dorians of Doris maintained their distinct dialect and customs.
   • Many Dorians settled in the Peloponnese after their migration.
   • The culture of the Dorians influenced later Greek civilizations.

   🌐ساكن دوريس

• dorians plural form
• dorians' possessive plural form
• dorian's possessive singular form