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Corinthian Definition & Meaning

corinthian
adjective
  1. or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
noun
  1. a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
  2. a resident of Corinth

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  • "the corinthian"
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  • "daily corinthian"
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  • "the daily corinthian"
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Frequently asked questions

What does corinthian mean?
or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure a resident of Corinth
What part of speech is corinthian?
Corinthian is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does corinthian have?
Corinthian has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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