What is another word for Ephesian?

Pronunciation: [ɛfˈiːzi͡ən] (IPA)

Ephesian is a word that is used to describe someone or something that is related to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used instead of Ephesian. One of these is Ephor, which refers to a high-ranking official in ancient Sparta. Another synonym is Ephorate, which refers to the office or position of an Ephor. Additionally, there is the word Ephedrine, which is a medication that is used to treat certain respiratory conditions. Finally, there is Ephedra, which is a type of plant that is commonly used in traditional medicine.

What are the hypernyms for Ephesian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ephesian

Then the moon rose higher, and soon came in broad white bars through the window and lay on his young, handsome, smiling face, with the same sweet radiance that in the days of the gods glorified the beautiful shepherd, sleeping on the Ephesian plains.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
In Lucian's Auction of Lives, in which the merits of the various schools are balanced and estimated in terms of cash, it is significant that only a slight and perfunctory reference is made to the great cosmic or metaphysical theories of Elea or Ionia, to the Pythagorean doctrine of numbers, to the Ephesian doctrine of the eternal flow, or the ideal system of Plato.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
At the end of the avenue is the church of St. Honorat, on the site of the chapel founded by Trophimus the Ephesian, one of St. Paul's converts, who was sent to Arles to preach the gospel and to put an end to human sacrifices.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black

Famous quotes with Ephesian

  • The aspiring youth that fired the Ephesian dome Outlives in fame the pious fool that rais'd it.
    Colley Cibber
  • Very shortly the temple was once again a wonder of the world, and the Ephesian Church settled down to a long reign marked only by the usual bitter quarrels, heresies, and internal dissent through which all major faiths struggle. Any religion begins in a moment of transforming truth. That moment quickly shatters into falsehood and shame and stagecraft, bitter comedy, sometimes murder. Thieves catch hold of any chance for power. The early years of a faith are best not too closely examined by its faithful.
    Kage Baker

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