Byzantian

/bɪˈzænʃən/ adjective, noun

Relating to or characteristic of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire; a person from Byzantium.

From 'Byzantium' (the ancient Greek city, modern Istanbul) with the suffix '-ian' added to indicate origin or relationship. The Byzantine Empire lasted over 1,000 years.

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