Achaean adj 1: of or relating to Achaea or its ancient Greek people n 1: a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks [syn: {Achaean}, {Achaian}] 2: the ancient Greek inhabitants of Achaea [syn: {Achaean}, {Arcado-Cyprians}]
Achaean \A*ch[ae]"an\, Achaian \A*cha"ian\a. [L. Achaeus, Achaius; Gr. ?.] Of or pertaining to Achaia in Greece; also, Grecian. -- n. A native of Achaia; a Greek. [1913 Webster]