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Where does “Ἀθηναῖος” come from?

Ἀθηναῖος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek Ἀθῆναι, from Ancient Greek Ἀθήνη — Athene; Athena.

Ἀθηναῖος (Ancient Greek): of or relating to Athens; Athenian; an Athenian

Definitions

  1. of or relating to Athens; Athenian; an Athenian

Ancestry of “Ἀθηναῖος”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekἈθῆναιAthens
2Ancient GreekἈθήνηAthene; Athena
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