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Definition of suda
suda
/ˈsuːdə/
su · da
suda Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A massive 10th-century Byzantine encyclopedia and lexicon of the ancient Mediterranean world, preserving fragments of classical and Hellenistic Greek literature that would otherwise be lost.
Example
"Classical scholars frequently consult the Suda to reconstruct the fragments of lost Athenian comedies."
Synonyms
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Always capitalized as 'the Suda' in academic texts; historically misattributed to a fictional author named 'Suidas', but modern scholarship recognizes it as the title of the work itself.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Byzantine Greek Σοῦδα (Soûda), traditionally interpreted to mean 'fortress' or 'stronghold', though its exact etymological origin and meaning remain a subject of debate among scholars.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suda