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argive

/ˈɑːr.ɡaɪv/

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adjective

/ˈɑːr.ɡaɪv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к древнегреческому городу Аргос или его жителям; часто используется в поэтическом смысле для обозначения 'греческий'.

An archaic adjective referring to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its inhabitants; often used poetically to mean 'Greek'.

  1. Of or relating to ArgosC2formal

    Pertaining to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its inhabitants.

    ruАргосский

    • The Argive forces were renowned in Greek mythology.
    • He studied the Argive dialect of ancient Greek.
    • The temple displayed classic Argive architecture.
  2. A native of ArgosC2formal

    A person who was born in or lived in the ancient city of Argos.

    ruЖитель Аргоса

    • The Argive was known for his bravery in battle.
    • She traced her ancestry back to an Argive.
    • The Argives were central figures in the Trojan War.
Forms
  • more argive comparative form
  • most argive superlative form

noun

/ˈɑːr.ɡaɪv/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя древнегреческого города Аргос.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek city of Argos.

proper noun

  1. Native or inhabitant of ArgosC2formal

    A person who comes from or lives in the ancient Greek city of Argos.

    ruЖитель Аргоса

    • The Argives were known for their fierce warriors.
    • An Argive once told me stories of their city's glory.
    • The Argives played a key role in the Trojan War.
  2. Relating to ArgosC2formal

    Of or pertaining to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its people.

    ruОтносящийся к Аргосу

    • The Argive army marched towards Sparta.
    • She studied Argive pottery in her archaeology class.
    • The Argive dialect was distinct from other Greek dialects.
Forms
  • argives plural form
  • argives' possessive plural form
  • argive's possessive singular form