I. ˈkrēt ə n adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin cretanus, from Creta Crete (from Greek Krētē ) + -anus -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Crete, an island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean sea
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Cretans
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin cretanus, from cretanus, adjective
: a native or inhabitant of Crete