Epirot

Definition

An inhabitant or a resident of ancient or modern Epirus, in northwest Greece and southern Albania.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἠπειρώτης (ēpeirṓtēs), from ἤπειρος (ḗpeiros, “mainland, inland country”).

Example Sentences

• "he would cry out as Pyrrhus did, admiring the Roman docility and courage, if such were my Epirots, I would not despair the greatest design that could be attempted to make a Church or Kingdom happy."