1. milesian - Noun
2. milesian - Adjective
Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.
Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish.
A native or inhabitant of Miletus.
A native or inhabitant of Ireland.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMilesian school The first Presocratic philosophers were from Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia. Source: Internet
The Milesian philosopher Thales is also known to have studied philosophy in Mesopotamia. Source: Internet