Definitions

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word boeotian.

Examples

  • [A boeotian enters, followed by his slave, who is carrying a large assortment of articles of food, and by a troop of flute players.]

    The Acharnians

  • Too bad I'm too boeotian to know how to pronounce it correctly.

    Latest Articles

  • Word for the Day, Monday, February 22, 2010 -- boeotian

    Latest Articles

  • A+++ funny stuff and much funnier than polack jokes! hilarious that you directed the boeotian jokes to one of our resident polacks - HD! no, this is going to be more attenuated than you and HD are going with this.

    Latest Articles

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • Also:Boeotian (a.) Of or pertaining to Boeotia; hence, stupid; dull; obtuse.

    Boeotian (n.) A native of Boeotia; also, one who is dull and ignorant.

    December 16, 2007

  • too many vowels.

    December 17, 2007

  • *proffers a potty while the prize panjandrum has a vowel movement*

    October 21, 2008

  • dull

    "Her personality was very boeotian"

    November 1, 2010