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Boeotian

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

relating to or characteristic of Boeotia, an ancient region of Greece.

Example Sentence: The ancient Greeks regarded Boeotian pottery as highly valuable.

Sense 2:

unintelligent or lacking in intelligence; foolish.

Example Sentence: The professor dismissed the student's Boeotian question with a simple answer.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

an inhabitant or native of Boeotia.

Example Sentence: The Boeotians celebrated their local traditions during the annual festival.

Sense 2:

a person regarded as dull or stupid.

Example Sentence: The boeotian failed to solve the complex mathematical problems in class.

Related Products:

• Books on Boeotian History
• Boeotian Pottery
• Boeotian Traditions