Walian

English edit

Etymology edit

From Wales +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation edit

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈweɪljən/, /ˈweɪliən/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈweɪ.li.ən/

Noun edit

Walian (plural Welsh or Walians)

(uncommon) A Welsh person.

Usage notes edit

Sometimes used as an ungendered alternative to the traditional and still more common Welshman. More often used in the compounds North and South Walian.

Synonyms edit

the Welsh, the Welshry, the Cymry, (collective); Cambrian, Cymric (dated); Welshy, Welshie (informal, sometimes derogatory); the British, Briton (obsolete); Welsher (obsolete)

Hyponyms edit

Welshman, Welshwoman, Walesman (obsolete)

Derived terms edit

North Walian, South Walian, Mid Walian, West Walian

Adjective edit

Walian (comparative more Walian, superlative most Walian)

(uncommon) Synonym of Welsh: of or relating to Wales.

References edit

“Walian, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, 2021.