mycenaean
IPA: maɪsʌnˈiʌn
Root Word: Mycenaean
noun
- A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.
- Mycenaean Greek
adjective
- Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
- Of or relating to the early Greek civilization that spread its influence from Mycenae to many parts of the Mediterranean region and Central Europe from about 2800 to 1100 B.C.E., divided into three periods: Early Helladic (c. 2800–2000 B.C.E), Middle Helladic (c. 2000–1500 B.C.E), and Late Helladic (c. 1500–1100 B.C.E)
- Of or relating to the Ancient Greek dialect written in the Linear B syllabary.
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Examples of "mycenaean" in Sentences
- No one used a computer in Mycenaean times.
- Mycenaean continued to evolve in a pocket, Arcadia.
- These sound changes are already complete in Mycenaean.
- Mycenaean civilization was dominated by a warrior aristocracy.
- But also note that the Mycenaean kings were presumably buried.
- A Mycenaean palace was found at the northeast area of the town.
- Our Mycenaean lady is not holding a necklace as the card indicates.
- During the Helladic period it was part of the Mycenaean civilisation.
- The order thrived from the Mycenaean era to the coming of Christianity.
- The Mycenaeans were an acquisitive race who came to conquer, not to trade.