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dorian

/ˈdɔː.ri.ən/

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adjective

/ˈdɔː.ri.ən/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'относящийся к древнегреческой области Дорида или её народу'; также используется для описания простого, строгого или классического стиля, особенно в архитектуре (дорический). Слово устарело в повседневном употреблении и сохранилось в основном в историческом или архитектурном контексте.

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.

  1. Relating to the DoriansC1formal

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

    ruДорийский

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoric

noun

/ˈdɔː.ri.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя одного из четырёх основных языковых подразделений доисторических греков, а именно древнегреческих жителей Дориды, которые вторглись в Грецию с севера около 1100 года до н.э.

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.

proper noun

  1. Member of an ancient Greek tribeC1formal

    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.

    ruДориец

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoric

  2. Inhabitant of DorisC1formal

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

    ruЖитель Дориды

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