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Memphian

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Memphian darkness

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Memphite, Memphitic

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the city of Memphis in the US, or another city named Memphis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Memphibian

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Memphite

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A native or inhabitant of the city of Memphis in the US, or another city named Memphis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Memphibian

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Μέμφῐς (Mémphĭs) + -an.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: Memphītis — of or relating to Memphis in Egypt
  • Spanish: menfita — of or relating to Memphis in Egypt
  • Spanish: memfisiense — of or relating to Memphis in the US
  • Ancient Greek: Μεμφῑ́της (Memphī́tēs) — native or inhabitant of Memphis in Egypt
  • Latin: Memphītēs — native or inhabitant of Memphis in Egypt
  • Spanish: memfisiense — native or inhabitant of Memphis in the US