Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boeotian

Adjective

/bəʊˈiːʃən/

Definition

Referring to a person from Boeotia, a region in ancient Greece, or describing someone as dull or stupid.

Examples

The debate quickly became boeotian, with no one making meaningful contributions.
He felt that the boeotian remarks from his peers were uninspired and lacking depth.

Meaning

The term ‘boeotian’ can mean relating to the people of Boeotia, but it is often used in a pejorative sense to describe someone who is perceived as unrefined or ignorant.