Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Of or related to Athens, particularly (historical) ancient Athens, its empire, and its people. •Of or related to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, technology, and skillful warfare. noun1 •An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.Euen plaine Cittizens, hauing well deserued of the Common-weale, were therefore among the Athenians ennobled. — 1610 formsAthenians