Mycenaean

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒmʌɪ.sɪˈniːən/Rhymes: -iːən

Alternative forms

• Mycenæan
• Mycenean

Origin

From Mycenae + -an.

Full definition of Mycenaean

Adjective

1. Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
2. Of or relating to the early Greek civilization that spread its influence from Mycenae to many parts of the Mediterranean region and Central Europe from about 2800 to 1100 BC, divided into three periods: Early Helladic (c. 2800–2000 B.C.E), Middle Helladic (c. 2000–1500 B.C.E), and Late Helladic (c. 1500–1100 B.C.E)
3. Of or relating to the Ancient Greek dialect written in the Linear B syllabary.

Noun

1. A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.

Proper noun

1. Mycenaean Greek