C2 noun #102,088 most common

Hyperborean

UK /hʌɪpəˈbɔːɹɪən/ | US /hʌɪpəˈbɔːɹɪən/

One of a race of people in Greek mythology living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.

Hyperborean in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) One of a race of people in Greek mythology living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.
  • (noun) (usually humorous) Any person living in a northern country, or to the north.
  • (adjective) Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth, or (usually jocular) to a specific northern country or area.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun One of a race of people in Greek mythology living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.
  2. 2
    noun (usually humorous) Any person living in a northern country, or to the north.
  3. 3
    adjective Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth, or (usually jocular) to a specific northern country or area.
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