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Nemean

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /nɪˈmiːən/
  • /ˈnimi.ən/
  • CMU ARPABET: N IY1 M IY0 AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Nemea, ancient site in the Peloponnese in Greece, associated with certain myths.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A native or inhabitant of Nemea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Latin Nemea + -an.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: nemeu — of or pertaining to Nemea
  • Latin: Nemeaeus — of or pertaining to Nemea
  • Spanish: nemeo — of or pertaining to Nemea
  • Swedish: nemeisk — of or pertaining to Nemea