Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phrygian

Adjective

/ˈfrɪdʒ.i.ən/

Definition

Relating to ancient Phrygia, a region in what is now Turkey, or its people or language.

Examples

The Phrygian mode is a musical scale often used in various genres of music.
Famous Phrygian artifacts have been discovered in archaeological digs across Turkey.
The hat often associated with liberty, known as the Phrygian cap, symbolizes freedom and the pursuit of justice.

Meaning

Phrygian refers to a style or characteristic of the Phrygian culture, particularly in music or art, or it can denote anything pertaining to the Phrygian language used during ancient times.