I. adjective
also pom·pei·ian (ˈ)päm|pā(y)ən, -m|pē(-
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin pompeianus, from Pompeii, ancient city in southern Italy + -anus -an
1. : of or relating to the ancient city Pompeii
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the art and culture of Pompeii
II. noun
also pompeiian “
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin pompeianus, from pompeianus, adjective
: a native or inhabitant of Pompeii