aeolian

An archaic adjective relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds; pertaining to the wind or the action of the wind.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к Эолу, греческому богу ветров; связанный с ветром или действием ветра.esAdjetivo que se refiere a Eolo, dios griego de los vientos; relacionado con el viento o su acción. También puede designar lo perteneciente a la región griega de Eolia o a su dialecto.frAdjectif relatif à Éole, dieu grec des vents, ou produit par le vent ; peut aussi désigner ce qui est lié au vent ou à son action.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf Aiolos, den griechischen Gott der Winde, bezieht; den Wind oder die Wirkung des Windes betreffend.ptAdjetivo relativo a Éolo, o deus grego dos ventos; relacionado ao vento ou à ação do vento.zh指与希腊风神埃俄罗斯有关的，或由风的作用形成、与风相关的。arصفة تعني المتعلق بإيولوس إله الرياح في الأساطير الإغريقية، أو المتعلق بالرياح أو فعلها. وتُستعمل أيضاً في الجيولوجيا للإشارة إلى الرواسب والتراكيب التي تنشأ بفعل الرياح.

1. Relating to the wind C1 formal scientific

   Of or relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds; caused or influenced by the wind.

   • The aeolian harp produces music when the wind blows through its strings.
   • Aeolian processes shape the desert landscape through erosion and deposition.
   • The aeolian tones of the wind through the canyon were hauntingly beautiful.

   ruЭоловыйesRelativo al vientofréolien (relatif au vent)deÄolischptEóliozh风成的arإيولي

   Synonyms: eolianwindy

2. Relating to Aeolis or its people C2 formal

   Of or relating to the ancient region of Aeolis in Asia Minor or its Greek inhabitants.

   • The Aeolian dialect of ancient Greek was spoken in parts of Asia Minor.
   • Aeolian architecture featured distinctive column styles.
   • The Aeolian people were known for their contributions to early Greek culture.

   ruЭолийскийesEoliofréolien (relatif à l'Éolide)deÄolischptEóliozh伊奥利亚的arالأَيْوَلِيّ

   Synonyms: aeolic

3. Linguistic division C2 formal

   Relating to one of the four main linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks.

   • The Aeolian group of dialects included Lesbian and Thessalian.
   • Linguists study Aeolian inscriptions to understand ancient Greek evolution.
   • Aeolian poetry had distinct metrical patterns.

   ruЭолийскийesEólico (división lingüística)fréolien (division linguistique)deÄolischptEóliozh埃俄利亚的arأيوليّ

   Synonyms: aeolic

• more aeolian comparative form
• most aeolian superlative form

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a member of an ancient Greek tribe or the inhabitants of Aeolis, or an adjective relating to the wind or the god Aeolus.

ruИмя собственное, относящееся к представителю древнегреческого племени или жителям Эолиды, или прилагательное, связанное с ветром или богом Эолом.esRelativo al dios griego Eolo o al viento, o perteneciente a los eolios, un pueblo griego antiguo, o al dialecto griego eólico.frNom propre ou adjectif se rapportant aux Éoliens, ancien peuple grec ou habitants de l'Éolide, ou bien relatif au vent ou au dieu Éole.deAngehöriger des antiken griechischen Stammes der Aioler oder Bewohner der Landschaft Aiolis; außerdem ein Adjektiv, das sich auf den Wind oder den Windgott Aiolos bezieht.ptSubstantivo ou adjetivo relativo aos eólios, antigo povo grego da Eólia, ou relativo a Éolo, deus grego dos ventos, ou ainda ao vento, especialmente no sentido de transportado ou depositado pelo vento.zh指古希腊埃俄利亚部族或埃俄利斯的居民，也作形容词，表示与风或风神埃俄罗斯有关的。arاسم منسوب إلى أحد أفراد القبيلة الإغريقية القديمة أو إلى سكان إيوليس، أو صفة تتعلق بالريح أو بالإله أيولوس.

1. Member of an ancient Greek tribe C2 formal

   A person belonging to one of the four major linguistic divisions of the ancient Greeks, specifically the Aeolians.

   • The Aeolians were known for their distinct dialect of Greek.
   • Historians study the migration patterns of the Aeolians.
   • The Aeolian people settled in the region of Aeolis.

   ruЭолиецesEolio (antiguo pueblo griego)frÉolien (membre d'un peuple grec ancien)deÄolierptEóliozh埃俄利亚人arأيولي

2. Inhabitant of Aeolis C2 formal

   An ancient Greek person who lived in the region of Aeolis, on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor.

   • The Aeolians founded several important city-states in Asia Minor.
   • Archaeologists uncovered artifacts left by the Aeolians.
   • The culture of the Aeolians blended with local Anatolian traditions.

   ruЖитель Эолидыeseolio, habitante de EólidefrÉolien (habitant de l'Éolide)deEinwohner von AiolisptHabitante da Eólidazh埃俄利亚人arساكن إيوليس

3. Related to the wind B2 formal

   Pertaining to Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds; caused or influenced by the wind.

   • Aeolian processes shape desert landscapes through wind erosion.
   • The Aeolian harp produces music when the wind blows through it.
   • Aeolian deposits form sand dunes in coastal areas.

   ruЭоловыйesEolio (relativo al viento)fréolien (relatif au vent)deÄolischptEóliozh风成的arإيولي

   Synonyms: eolianwindy

4. Relating to Aeolis or its people C2 formal

   Of or relating to the ancient region of Aeolis or its Greek inhabitants.

   • Aeolian architecture featured distinctive column styles.
   • The Aeolian dialect influenced later Greek literature.
   • Aeolian pottery is highly valued by collectors.

   ruЭолийскийesEolio (relativo a Eólide)fréolien (relatif à l'Éolide)deÄolischptEóliozh伊奥利亚的arالإيولي

   Synonyms: aeolic

• aeolians plural form
• aeolians' possessive plural form
• aeolian's possessive singular form