What is another word for Thessalonian?

Pronunciation: [θˌɛsɐlˈə͡ʊni͡ən] (IPA)

Thessalonian is an adjective that relates to the city of Thessaloniki in Greece. Some great synonyms for this word include Macedonian, Greek, Hellenistic, and Byzantine. These words describe areas and cultures surrounding Thessaloniki and it's history. Other possible synonyms include Balkan, Aegean, Peloponnesian, and Ionian, as they all describe regions and locations in Greece. Thessalonian can also be replaced with the word Thessalonikian which has the same meaning. It is important to choose the right synonym when writing about Thessaloniki or anything related to its history or culture, to accurately describe the context of the topic.

What are the hypernyms for Thessalonian?

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

Usage examples for Thessalonian

The apostle Paul by way of testimony said to the Thessalonian saints, "We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children."
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After reminding the Thessalonian Christians, that in addition to all his official exertions he had with his own muscles earned his own bread, he calls their attention to an arrangement which was supported by apostolical authority, "that if any would not work, neither should he eat."
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus"
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Whedon's paraphrase is: "From the first founding of the Thessalonian church."
"The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election"
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