Philippian
/fɪˈlɪpɪən/historical
noun
A native or inhabitant of Philippi, an ancient city in Macedonia.
- Chiefly with reference to St Paul's Epistle to the Philippians..
adjective
Of or relating to Philippi or its inhabitants.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in The New Testament. From Philippi (classical Latin Philippī, ancient Greek Φιλίπποι) the name of a city in ancient Macedon (now in north-eastern Greece), named after Philip II, king of Macedon (reigned 359–36 b.c.) + -an.
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