# Milesian

> English word · Noun · IPA /mʌɪˈliːzɪən/

## Definitions
1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor.
2. a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales

## Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French Milesien, and its source Latin Mīlēsius, from Ancient Greek Μιλήσιος (Milḗsios).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/milesian