argive

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

• 🇫🇷Adjectif désuet se rapportant à la cité grecque antique d'Argos ou à ses habitants ; souvent employé en poésie pour signifier « grec ».

1. Of or relating to Argos C2 formal

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

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

   🇫🇷Argien, Argienne

2. A native of Argos C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Argiens

• more argive comparative form
• most argive superlative form

nom propre

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un habitant ou une personne originaire de la cité grecque antique d'Argos.

1. Native or inhabitant of Argos C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Argiens

2. Relating to Argos C2 formal

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

   • The Argive army marched towards Sparta.
   • She studied Argive pottery in her archaeology class.
   • The Argive dialect was distinct from other Greek dialects.

   🇫🇷Argien

• argives plural form
• argives' possessive plural form
• argive's possessive singular form