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italian

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

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Pronunciation

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ihtalyuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪˈtæljən

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language

  2. Pertaining to their language.

  3. Pertaining to its people or their cultures.

noun

  1. The Romance language spoken in Italy

  2. uncountable

    The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland.

  3. A native or inhabitant of Italy

  4. uncountable

    A sweet, fortified wine that is red or reddish in color and that has a slightly bitter taste.

  5. countable

    An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language

Used this way, italian is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “My favorite food to order is a classic Italian pizza.”adjective

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • italian beenounCompound term

    Yellowish honeybee resembling the Carniolan bee in its habits.

  • italian breadnounCompound term

    Unsweetened yeast-raised bread made without shortening and baked in long thick loaves with tapered ends.

  • italian clovernounCompound term

    Southern European annual with spiky heads of crimson flower.

  • italian cypressnounCompound term

    Tall Eurasian cypress with thin grey bark and ascending branches.

  • italian dressingnounCompound term

    A vinaigrette with garlic and herbs: oregano and basil and dill.

  • italian greyhoundnounCompound term

    A toy dog developed from the greyhound.

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