I. noun
also phe·ni·cian fəˈnishən, fēˈ-, fəˈnēshən
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Middle English phenicien, from Latin phoenicius (from Phoenice Phoenicia, from Greek Phoinikē, from phoinik-, phoinix Phoenician, phoenix, date palm, purple, crimson) + Middle English -ien -ian; akin to Greek phoinos bloodred, phonos murder and perhaps to Greek theinein to strike — more at defend
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Phoenicia
2. : the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia differing only dialectally from Hebrew
II. adjective
also phe·ni·cian “
Usage: usually capitalized
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient land of Phoenicia on the coast of Syria
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Phoenicia
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Phoenician language
III. fēˈnishən noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Phoenix, Ariz. + English -an
: a native or resident of Phoenix, Ariz.