What is another word for salian?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪli͡ən] (IPA)

Salian refers to something related to the Salian Franks, a group of Germanic tribes that settled around the Rhine River in the 4th century. Synonyms for the word salian could include Frankish, Merovingian, or even Germanic. These words all relate to the same culture and time period as the Salian Franks. Other synonyms related to the word salian might be historical, medieval, or ancient, as they all indicate something related to the past. Ultimately, the word salian is quite specific, and so its synonyms will often be specific as well, pointing to the same time, place, or culture.

Synonyms for Salian:

  • n.

    Salian Frank person
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What are the hypernyms for Salian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Salian?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for salian (as nouns)

Usage examples for Salian

The punctilious ritual with which, in the stately narrative of Tacitus, the Capitol was restored by Vespasian, the pious care with which the young Aurelius recited the salian litany in words no longer understood, the countless victims which he offered to the guardian gods of Rome in evil days of pestilence and doubtful war, these things reveal the strength of the religion of Numa.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Then shall that godlike nose of thine With perfumes be requited, And then shall prance in salian dance The girls and boys delighted, And, while the lute blends with the flute, Shall tender loves be blighted.
"Hoosier Lyrics"
Eugene Field
Among the Romans, too, there were sacred dances: the salian and Lupercalian being named as of that kind.
"Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I"
Herbert Spencer

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