Cappadocian

/ˌkæpəˈdoʊʃən/ adjective, noun

Definition

Relating to Cappadocia, an ancient region in Turkey; also a person from Cappadocia.

Etymology

From Cappadocia (an ancient kingdom and region in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey) + -ian (suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). Cappadocia comes from Old Persian Katpatuka.

Kelly Says

Cappadocia was famous in the ancient world for both luxury goods and being a major Christian center—the Cappadocian Fathers were some of Christianity's most important early theologians!

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