lycian

• Relativo a la antigua región de Licia, en el suroeste de Anatolia (actual Turquía), o a su lengua, un idioma anatolio extinto.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Anatolian language that was spoken in the region of Lycia, now part of modern-day Turkey.

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1. Ancient Anatolian languageC1formal

   An extinct language belonging to the Anatolian branch of Indo-European languages, spoken in ancient Lycia (modern-day Turkey).

   Licio (lengua anatolia)

   • Lycian is known from inscriptions found in the region of Lycia.
   • Scholars study Lycian to understand the linguistic diversity of ancient Anatolia.
   • Many Lycian texts are written in a script derived from the Greek alphabet.

2. Inhabitant of LyciaB2formal

   A native or inhabitant of the ancient region of Lycia in southwestern Asia Minor.

   licio, habitante de Licia

   • The Lycians were known for their unique funerary architecture.
   • Herodotus wrote about the customs of the Lycians.
   • Lycians spoke a distinct language that has been deciphered by linguists.