An Athenian is a person who is a native or resident of Athens, the capital city of Greece. The term "Athenian" is often used to refer to the ancient Greeks who lived in Athens during the classical period (5th and 4th centuries BCE), when the city-state was a major center of intellectual, artistic, and political activity in the ancient world. Athenians were known for their contributions to philosophy, literature, drama, and art, as well as their democratic political system. Today, the term "Athenian" can also refer to a modern-day resident of Athens.
