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Pompeian

English

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Etymology 1

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From Latin Pompeiānus,[1] from Pompeiī + -ānus. By surface analysis, Pompeii +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Pompeian (comparative more Pompeian, superlative most Pompeian)

  1. Alternative spelling of Pompeiian

Noun

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Pompeian (plural Pompeians)

  1. Alternative spelling of Pompeiian

Etymology 2

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From Latin Pompeiānus,[2] from Pompeius + -ānus. By surface analysis, Pompey +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Pompeian (comparative more Pompeian, superlative most Pompeian)

  1. Of or pertaining to Pompey

Noun

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Pompeian (plural Pompeians)

  1. A follower of Pompey

References

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  1. ^ “Pompeian, n.2 and adj.2”, in OED Online  ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “Pompeian, n.1 and adj.1”, in OED Online  ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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