perioeci Meaning, Definition & Usage

Per`i*oe"ci, Per`i*oe"cians noun plural (Also<

• Perioeci
• Perioecians

)

Etymology

NL. perioeci, fr. Gr. around + house, dwelling.

Definitions

1. Those who live on the same parallel of latitude but on opposite meridians, so that it is noon in one place when it is midnight in the other. Compare Antoeci.