alexandrian Definition
- 1of or relating to Alexandria, Egypt
- 2of or relating to the literary style or philosophical school that flourished in Alexandria, Egypt, in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE
Using alexandrian: Examples
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Example
The Alexandrian Library was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.
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The Alexandrian school of philosophy was known for its emphasis on reason and empirical observation.
Phrases with alexandrian
a library in Alexandria, Egypt, that was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world
Example
The Alexandrian library was destroyed in a fire, resulting in the loss of many ancient texts.
a philosophical school that flourished in Alexandria, Egypt, in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, known for its emphasis on reason and empirical observation
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The Alexandrian school of philosophy had a significant influence on later philosophical and scientific thought.
Origins of alexandrian
from Latin 'Alexandrinus', from Greek 'Alexandros'
Summary: alexandrian in Brief
'Alexandrian' [al-ig-zan-dree-uhn] is an adjective that refers to Alexandria, Egypt, or to the literary style or philosophical school that flourished there in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. Examples of its use include 'The Alexandrian Library was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world,' and 'The Alexandrian school of philosophy was known for its emphasis on reason and empirical observation.'
