scythian

[US]/ˈsiðiən/
[UK]/ˈsɪθiən/
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Translation

adj. of or relating to Scythia; of or relating to the Scythians; of or relating to the Scythian language
n. a member of the Scythian people; the Scythian language.
Word Forms
Pluralscythians

Phrases & Collocations

Scythian culture

Example Sentences

Scythian warriors were known for their fierce fighting skills.

The Scythian culture had a significant influence on neighboring civilizations.

Archaeologists discovered Scythian burial mounds in the region.

The Scythian nomads roamed the vast steppes of Eurasia.

Scythian art often featured intricate animal designs.

Historians believe that the Scythians were skilled horse riders.

The Scythian language is considered to be an extinct language.

Scythian tribes were known for their archery skills.

The Scythian influence can be seen in the art of neighboring cultures.

Scythian artifacts are displayed in museums around the world.

Real-world Examples

Not only did Scythian largely depend on the festivals they were planning

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Byzantine emperor, led his army to meet the Scythian hordes in battle.

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One royal Scythian burial site from around the 9th century BCE contained the remains of approximately 200 horses fitted with riding gear.

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It seems Scythian breeders selected for strong legs.

Source: Scientific Journal: Zoology

More than 1,000 ancient Scythian kurgans, or burial mounds, have been excavated, containing skeletons and weapons.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Then we touch the reality of the one new man, where there is no Greek or Jew, barbarian or Scythian, circumcision or uncircumcision.

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Uh, this one's, uh, Scythian, I think.

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Examination of the bones from the burial site and other Scythian remains confirm this finding.

Source: Scientific Journal: Zoology

Scythian horses had a variety of y-chromosomes, which means male lineages in the first 3 thousand years of domestication were diverse.

Source: Scientific Journal: Zoology

Scythian horses carried diverse mutations relating to: Some of them had gene variants found in today's fastest racing horses while others had gene variants associated with stamina.

Source: Scientific Journal: Zoology

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