I. ˈsärdēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin sardianus, from Greek sardianos, from Sardeis Sardis, capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient city of Sardis in Asia Minor
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Sardians
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
: a native or resident of ancient Sardis