Bathonian
/bəˈθəʊnɪən
/adjective
1Denoting a subdivision of the Jurassic period, of which the formations near the English city of Bath are typical: marine limestones of Bathonian to Kimmeridgian age...
- From Late Triassic to Bathonian time, evolution of the southern tract appears to have differed from that of its northern counterpart.
- Bathonian uplift may be attributed to collision of the Moesian block with Eurasia.
- In the fort section area, the delegates said the area represents sediments of the Bathonian age.
2Relating to or characteristic of the English city of Bath or its inhabitants: a notable Bathonian member of the community...
- The annual lecture echoes the concerns of a notable Bathonian member of the Catholic community.
- The annual Christmas lights switch-on has been a favourite of Bathonian children and their families since the event was first held 23 years ago.
noun
1 (the Bathonian) The Bathonian period or the system of rocks deposited during it: the end of the Bathonian was characterized by basaltic volcanism...
- This volcanism ceased abruptly in the Bathonian.
- The late Aalenian until the end of the Bathonian was characterized by basaltic volcanism.
- These fossils cover a period of around 30 million years, from the Sinemurian to the Bathonian.
2An inhabitant of the English city of Bath: his mother was a Bathonian...
- The Bathonian has joined his fourth golf club since leaving the world of commerce.
- Bathonians were well supplied with churches.
- If you're a true Bathonian, make sure you've registered for the card allowing you free access to the Roman Baths.
Origin
Mid 18th century (in Bathonian (sense 2 of the adjective)): from Bathonia Latinized name of Bath in England + -an.