- metic (n.)
[metic 词源字典]
- "resident alien in an ancient Greek state," 1808, from Late Latin metycus, from Greek metoikos, literally "one who has changed his residence," from meta- "change" (see meta-) + -oikos "dwelling," from oikein "to dwell" (see villa).[metic etymology, metic origin, 英语词源]