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1Italian
noun Ital·ian \ə-ˈtal-yən, i- also ˌī-\
: a person born, raised, or living in Italy
: a person whose family is from Italy
: the language of the Italians
Full Definition of ITALIAN
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a : a native or inhabitant of Italy b : a person of Italian descent
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: the Romance language of the Italians
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First Known Use of ITALIAN
14th century
Rhymes with ITALIAN
2Italian
adjective
Definition of ITALIAN
First Known Use of ITALIAN
15th century
ITALIAN[1] Defined for Kids
1Italian
noun Ital·ian \i-ˈtal-yən\
Definition of ITALIAN for Kids
1
: a person born or living in Italy
2
: the language of the Italians
2Italian
adjective
Definition of ITALIAN for Kids
: of or relating to Italy, its people, or the Italian language
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