adj
Meaning 1
Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants.
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Milesian
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UK: /mʌɪˈliːzɪən/
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UK: /mʌɪˈliːʒ(ə)n/
adj
Meaning 2
Pertaining to Milesius or his people; Irish.
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noun
Meaning 3
a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor.
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Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 4
a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales
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noun
Meaning 5
A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of Míl Espáine.
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noun
Meaning 6
An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.
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Usage: dated, humorous, sometimes
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French Milesien, and its source Latin Mīlēsius, from Ancient Greek Μιλήσιος (Milḗsios).
From Latin Milesius, Latinised form of Míl Espáine, a legendary Spanish king whose sons were reputed to have conquered Ireland around 1300 BC.