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Etymology

From Medieval Latin Italiānus, from Italia (Italy)

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ĭtălʹyən, IPA: /ɪˈtæljən/, X-SAMPA: /I"t{lj@n/
  • (file)
  • IPA: /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ (derogatory)

Adjective

Italian (comparative more Italian, superlative most Italian)

  1. Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language.

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Noun

Italian (plural Italians)

  1. An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
    • 2012 May 5, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool”, BBC Sport:
      As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by landing a trophy.

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Proper noun

Italian

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

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Proper noun

Italian

  1. Genitive singular form of Italia.
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