hyperborean

== English == === Alternative forms === Hyperborean === Etymology === From Late Latin hyperboreanus, cognate with Classical Latin hyperboreus, from Ancient Greek ὑπερβόρεος (huperbóreos), composed of ὑπέρ (hupér, “over”) + βόρειος (bóreios, “northern”). See also Ὑπερβόρεοι (Huperbóreoi). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ === Noun === hyperborean (plural hyperboreans) (Greek mythology, usually capitalised) One of a race of people living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind. The Hyperboreans venerated Apollo over the other gods. (usually humorous) Any person living in a northern country, or to the north. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === hyperborean (comparative more hyperborean, superlative most hyperborean) Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth; or (usually humorous) to a specific northern country or area. ==== Translations ====