cretese

adjective

UK /ˈkriːtiːz/

US /ˈkriːtiːz/

Cretese means coming from the island of Crete in Greece.

The Cretese fisherman told us old stories about the sea.

SYNONYMS

Cretan of Crete from Crete Cretian

RELATED WORDS

Crete Greek island Mediterranean Minos

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who was born or lives on the island of Crete.

Our tour guide was a Cretese who knew every mountain path.

3. Relating to the culture, food, or language of Crete.

We enjoyed a Cretese dinner with olives, cheese, and fresh bread.

4. The dialect of Greek spoken on the island of Crete.

She learned a few words of Cretese during her holiday.