Pelasgian

noun

Pe·las·gian pə-ˈlaz-j(ē-)ən

-ˈlaz-gē-ən

: a member of an ancient people mentioned by classical writers as early inhabitants of Greece and the eastern islands of the Mediterranean

Pelasgian adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek pelasgios, adjective, Pelasgian, from Pelasgoi Pelasgians

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Pelasgian was in the 15th century

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“Pelasgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pelasgian. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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