Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin Homērīus (also Homērēus) of or belonging to Homer + -an. With the use as noun compare slightly earlier Homerist. With the use as adjective compare earlier Homeric.
Definition of Homerian in US English:
Homerian
adjective
Homeric.
Origin
Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin Homērīus (also Homērēus) of or belonging to Homer + -an. With the use as noun compare slightly earlier Homerist. With the use as adjective compare earlier Homeric.