Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ᾰ̓νήρ (ănḗr, man) +‎ -ιος (-ios, adjective suffix).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ἀνδρεῖος (andreîosm (feminine ᾰ̓νδρεία, neuter ᾰ̓νδρεῖον); first/second declension

  1. Of or pertaining to a man
  2. manly, masculine, strong
    Antonym: γυναικεῖος (gunaikeîos)
  3. brave, courageous
    Antonym: δειλός (deilós)
  4. stubborn

Usage notes

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Excepting the first sense, this word was applied not only to men, but commonly to women as well as deeds, animals, and objects.

Inflection

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Noun

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ἀνδρεῖος (andreîosm (genitive ᾰ̓νδρεῖου); second declension

  1. One who is courageous

Inflection

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