1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus, an ancient Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia, known for its intellectual and commercial prominence in the 6th century BCE
   "The Milesians were renowned for their contributions to philosophy, science, and trade"
    
2. A person of Irish descent, especially one claiming ancestry from the legendary Milesians of ancient Ireland, who were said to have invaded and conquered the island in prehistoric times
   "He proudly traced his Milesian roots back to the mythical Spanish invaders of Ireland"

1. Relating to or characteristic of Miletus or its inhabitants
   "Milesian philosophy, exemplified by thinkers like Thales, had a significant impact on early Greek thought"

Derived forms: Milesians

Encyclopedia: Milesian