I. ˈka(a)rēən, -er-, -ār- noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Caria, ancient division of SWelsh Asia Minor (from Latin, from Greek Karia ) + English -an
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Caria, a division of southwest Asia Minor
2. : the ancient language of the Carians
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Caria
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Caria
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the language of the Carians