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Perioikoi

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

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  • /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Perioikoi.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Transliteration of Ancient Greek Περίοικοι (Períoikoi).

Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: perioiken — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Finnish: perioikit — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • French: périèques — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • German: Periöken — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Greek: Περίοικος (Períoikos) — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Japanese: ペリオイコイ (Perioikoi) — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Kabuverdianu: perieku — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Kabuverdianu: perieku — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Latin: Perioecos — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Latin: Periœcos — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Polish: periojkowie — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Portuguese: perieco — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Russian: пери́е́ки (períjéki) — ancient inhabitant of Laconia
  • Spanish: perieco — ancient inhabitant of Laconia