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Minoans

Noun:

The Minoans were an ancient civilization that flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age.

Sample Sentence: The Minoans were known for their advanced architecture and vibrant frescoes.

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• Crete and the Minoans: The Extraordinary Story of the Island's Ancient Civilization
• Knossos: The Minoan Civilization

Adjective:

Referring to or relating to the Minoan civilization or its people.

Sample Sentence: The minoan civilization left behind a rich archaeological legacy.

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• The Minoan World
• The Minoan Palace at Knossos: Excavation and Preservation at a Bronze Age Center

Plural Noun:

The Minoans can refer to the people who belonged to the Minoan civilization collectively.

Sample Sentence: The Minoans were accomplished seafarers and traders.

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• The Minoan Distance-Workers: Towards an Understanding of Their Role in Aegean Bronze Age Society
• The Minoans: The Story of Bronze Age Crete

Verb:

(Rare usage) To adopt or imitate the cultural practices or artistic style of the Minoan civilization.

Sample Sentence: The artist minoaned the frescoes to evoke the essence of the ancient civilization.

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• Minoan Crafts: Tools and Techniques: An Iconographic and Experimental Approach
• Minoan Pottery: A Functional Analysis of the Significance of Pottery in the Minoan Empire