Etymology

Cretan

C3R1E1T1A1N1

Today it means: Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants. Full definition →

English Crete ← Ancient Greek Κρήτη (Krḗtē)
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  1. Ancient GreekΚρήτη (Krḗtē)
  2. EnglishCrete
  3. English todayCretan

From Crete + -an.

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