单词 | Minoan |
释义 | Minoan/mɪˈnəʊən /adjective Relating to or denoting a Bronze Age civilization centred on Crete (circa 3000–1050 bc), its people, or its language.In the same year he proposed the idea that the collapse of Minoan civilization in the Aegean was caused by the eruption of Thera in c. 1500 bc....
noun 1An inhabitant of Minoan Crete or member of the Minoan people.The Minoans of Crete have long been a popular choice, though there are plenty of other suggestions, one of which, Troy, has been given fresh support by Zangger....
2 [mass noun] The language or scripts associated with the Minoans.Maman taught her not only the Latin and French that were the basis of her education, but Sanskrit and ancient Iberian, Aramaic and Minoan - whatever they came across in their readings....
The Minoan civilization had reached its zenith by the beginning of the late Bronze Age; impressive remains reveal the existence of large urban centres dominated by palaces. The civilization is also noted for its script (see Linear A) and distinctive art and architecture. OriginNamed after the legendary Cretan king Minos, to whom a palace excavated at Knossos was attributed. Rhymes |
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