Dacian

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdeɪsɪən/, /ˈdeɪʃən/
• US IPA: /ˈdeɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Dacia, from Latin Dacia ("Dacia").

Full definition of Dacian

Noun

1. A member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia, known as Dacians.
2. (obsolete) A Dane, Denmark having been known as Dacia in Medieval Latin.
3. (rare, poetic) A Romanian.

Proper noun

1. An extinct Indo-European language spoken by the people of Dacia.

Derived terms

• Thraco-Dacian

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to Dacia or the Dacians.
2. (rare, poetic) Of or pertaining to Romania or Romanians.
3. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to Denmark or the Danes.

Synonyms

• Daco-