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latvian

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European.

Pronunciation

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latveeuhn

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ˈlætviən

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Latvia or its people or language

  2. Of, from, or pertaining to Latvia, the Latvian people or the Latvian language.

noun

  1. The official language of Latvia; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European

  2. uncountable

    The official language of Latvia; Lettish.

  3. countable

    A person from Latvia or of Latvian descent.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Synonyms

adjective

Sense: of or relating to or characteristic of Latvia

lettishDated

noun

Sense: official language of Latvia

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