Corinthian

usgb/kəˈrɪnθiən/
noun

A resident of the ancient Greek city of Corinth.

Ancient Corinthians were well-known for their way of life.
Visual representation of "corinthian" - A resident of the ancient Greek city of Corinth.

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Ancient Association

Used to describe people from an old Greek city, not modern-day inhabitants.

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He admires the ancient Corinthians for their culture.
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Archaic Usage

‘Corinthian’ in this sense is rarely used, except in historical contexts.

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The professor spoke about the Corinthians in his lecture on Greek history.
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