phanariote

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Synonyms: phanariot, phanariots, phanerite, phanariotes

Antonyms: phanariot, phanariots, phanerite, phanariotes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|historical}} An inhabitant of {{w|Phanar}}, the historically Greek district of Constantinople; hence, a member of the Greek official class in the [[Ottoman]] Empire. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

Adjective

1. Pertaining to these people or to the [[Phanar]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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