italiote Definition
- 1a native or inhabitant of ancient Italy
- 2a member of the Greek-speaking population of southern Italy in ancient times
Phrases with italiote
Magna Graecia
the coastal areas of Southern Italy which were colonized by various Greek city-states from the 8th to 5th centuries BCE
Example
The Italiotes were part of the Magna Graecia.
Oenotrians
an ancient people of Italy who lived in the southern regions of Calabria, Lucania, and Apulia
Example
The Italiotes were one of the groups that made up the Oenotrians.
Bruttians
an ancient Italic tribe of Southern Italy, inhabiting the area now known as Calabria
Example
The Italiotes were sometimes referred to as Bruttians.
Summary: italiote in Brief
'Italiote' [ahy-tal-ee-oht] refers to a native or inhabitant of ancient Italy, or a member of the Greek-speaking population of southern Italy in ancient times. The term is often used in reference to the Magna Graecia, the coastal areas of Southern Italy which were colonized by various Greek city-states from the 8th to 5th centuries BCE. Other related groups include the Oenotrians and Bruttians.
