Μετοικος

Lemma: μέτοικος

noun noun
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Definition

A “resident alien,” i.e., a foreigner settled in a Greek city (especially Athens) who lacks citizen rights but lives under legal obligations and protections. By extension, a settler or immigrant dwelling among another people.

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Grammatical Analysis

"Μετοικος"

Case: nominative

Number: singular

Gender: masculine

Declension: 2nd declension (-ος)

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