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Athenians

Pronunciation: [əˈθiniənz]

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Learn how to use Athenians in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) people who come from or live in Athens, which is the capital city of Greece. If someone is called an Athenian, it means they are a resident or have ties to that city.

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Athenians are known for their rich history and contributions to art and philosophy.

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Not all Greeks are Athenians; some live in other cities or towns in Greece.

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What do you think makes Athenians different from people from other parts of Greece?

Context: “historical”

(noun) citizens of ancient Athens who participated in the city's democracy and culture. In ancient times, Athenians were important because they helped shape ideas about government and learning.

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Many famous philosophers and thinkers were Athenians who changed the way we understand the world.

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Athenians were often at war with other city-states, which caused many problems.

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How did the ideas of ancient Athenians influence modern democracy?

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Pronunciation: [əˈθiniənz]

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