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Ganymedean

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɡænəmɪˈdiː.ən/
  • /ˌɡænəˈmiːdi.ən/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the hero Ganymede in Greek mythology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Greek

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Ganymede, the largest in the Solar system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

An inhabitant of Ganymede (a moon of Jupiter).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: demonym

Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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History

Etymology

From Ganymede + -an.