Corinthian
noun
A resident of the ancient Greek city of Corinth.
Ancient Corinthians were well-known for their way of life.
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Academic
adjective
Relating to or originating from the ancient Greek city of Corinth.
Corinthian columns were a popular style of architecture in ancient Greece.
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Academic
noun
A member of a sailing yacht.
He is a true Corinthian, spending most of his time at sea.
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Technical
adjective
Of or relating to the highest grade of amateur sport, especially as played in a spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, and endorsement of amateur sports.
He is considered a Corinthian athlete, embodying true sportsmanship and amateur competition.
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Colloquial
noun
Capital of a fluted column, usually with acanthus leaf carvings, from ancient Greek architecture.
The Corinthian column was beautifully ornate, with intricate carvings at the top.
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Technical
noun
A resident of the ancient Greek city of Corinth.
Ancient Corinthians were well-known for their way of life.
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Academic
adjective
Relating to or originating from the ancient Greek city of Corinth.
Corinthian columns were a popular style of architecture in ancient Greece.
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Academic
noun
A member of a sailing yacht.
He is a true Corinthian, spending most of his time at sea.
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Technical
adjective
Of or relating to the highest grade of amateur sport, especially as played in a spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, and endorsement of amateur sports.
He is considered a Corinthian athlete, embodying true sportsmanship and amateur competition.
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Capital of a fluted column, usually with acanthus leaf carvings, from ancient Greek architecture.
The Corinthian column was beautifully ornate, with intricate carvings at the top.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Ancient Association
Used to describe people from an old Greek city, not modern-day inhabitants.
He admires the ancient Corinthians for their culture.
Pro Tip 2/2Archaic Usage
‘Corinthian’ in this sense is rarely used, except in historical contexts.
The professor spoke about the Corinthians in his lecture on Greek history.
Pro Tip 1/2Ancient Association
Used to describe people from an old Greek city, not modern-day inhabitants.
He admires the ancient Corinthians for their culture.
Pro Tip 2/2Archaic Usage
‘Corinthian’ in this sense is rarely used, except in historical contexts.
The professor spoke about the Corinthians in his lecture on Greek history.
Pro Tip 1/2Ancient Association
Used to describe people from an old Greek city, not modern-day inhabitants.
He admires the ancient Corinthians for their culture.
Pro Tip 2/2Archaic Usage
‘Corinthian’ in this sense is rarely used, except in historical contexts.
The professor spoke about the Corinthians in his lecture on Greek history.
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