I. məˈsilēˌōt, -ēət noun
or mas·sil·i·ot -ēət, -ēˌät
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: modification (influenced by Latin Massilia, ancient Greek colony at Marseilles, France, from Greek Massalia ) of Greek Massaliōtēs, from Massalia + -ōtēs -ote
: a native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek colony of Massilia at Marseilles, France
II. adjective
or massiliot “
Usage: usually capitalized
: of or relating to the ancient Greek colony of Massilia or to Massiliotes