ΣΡΙΑΝ, σριαν
SRIAN, srian
Sounds Like: SY-ree-an
Translations: Syria
From the root: ΣΥΡΙΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word is the accusative singular form of the proper noun 'Syria', referring to the ancient region located east of the Mediterranean Sea. It is used to indicate motion towards or extension over the region, as in 'to Syria' or 'into Syria'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians — 13:1
From the same root
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