Laconian

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adjective

La·​co·​ni·​an ləˈkōnēən How to pronounce Laconian (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Laconia, a region of ancient Greece
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Laconia

Laconian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Laconia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Laconia, region of ancient Greece (from Greek Lakōn, noun & adjective, Laconian) + English -an

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“Laconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laconia. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Laconia

geographical name

La·​co·​nia lə-ˈkō-nē-ə How to pronounce Laconia (audio)
-nyə
ancient country of southern Greece in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese bordering on the Aegean and the Mediterranean seas; capital Sparta
Laconian adjective or noun

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