"Sinae" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Sinae, from Ancient Greek Σῖναι (Sînai), q.v. Equivalent to Sino- + -ae. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Sinae}} Latin Sinae, {{der|en|grc|Σῖναι}} Ancient Greek Σῖναι (Sînai), {{af|en|Sino-|-ae}} Sino- + -ae Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sinae
  1. (historical) Synonym of Chinese or Southern Chinese, chiefly in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China. Wikipedia link: Sinae Tags: historical Categories (place): China Synonyms: Chinese or Southern Chinese [synonym, synonym-of], chiefly in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China [synonym, synonym-of] Derived forms: Sinaean

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