I. ˈlidēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin lydi us Lydian (from Greek lydios, from Lydia, ancient country in Asia Minor) + English -an
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Lydia, an ancient country of western Asia Minor
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Lydia
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the music of Lydia
soft Lydian airs — John Milton
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin lydi us, adjective, Lydian + English -an
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Lydia
2. : an Anatolian language known from a small body of inscriptions from Asia Minor dating from the 4th century B.C. or earlier — see indo-european languages table