Ionian
Relating to the Hellenic people of that nameRelating to the Hellenic people of that name.
» Albania's Ionian coast is known for its beaches.
Meaning
6 senses(not comparable)Relating to the Hellenic people of that name.
Synonym of Ionic.
(not comparable)Pertaining to Ionia, the ancient (ca 1100 BC) region including western Asia Minor and the adjacent Aegean Islands occupied by the Ionian people.
(not comparable)Designating the Ionian mode or scale; the name of the major key in modal theory.
(not comparable)Only used in Ionian Islands.
(not comparable)Relating to Io, one of the moons of the planet Jupiter.
Bagenal, Dowling & McKinnon (2007), Jupiter: The Planet, Satellites and Magnetosphere. Cambridge University Press, p. 313. Despite the variations in Ionian vulcanism ...
(not comparable)Relating to the asteroid (52) Io.
- of or pertaining to the ancient Ionians who lived in Attica and related territories, to their Ionic dialect of Greek, or to their culture
Examples
3 sentencesAlbania's Ionian coast is known for its beaches.
Albania's western coastline along the Adriatic Sea and southern coastline along the Ionian Sea offer picturesque views and significant maritime resources.
To the west, Albania has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea, and to the southwest, along the Ionian Sea.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
The origin of the sea’s name is uncertain. The Ionian Sea was believed in the Greek tradThe origin of the sea’s name is uncertain. The Ionian Sea was believed in the Greek tradition to have been named after Io, who was said to have swum in it. The geological period was named after the Ionian Coast in Italy.
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