italian

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative

more italian

Superlative

most italian

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

italians

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Pertaining to Italy.

   • I know a good Italian restaurant.

2. 2.Pertaining to its people or their cultures.

   • I know a good Italian restaurant.

3. 3.Pertaining to their language.

   • I know a good Italian restaurant.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A person of a Romance ethnic group native to Italy.

   • A tour group of Italians is visiting Westminster Cathedral today.
   • 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.

2. 2.The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland; various varieties (dialects) exist.

   • The tour group asked their questions in Italian, and their tour guide translated.
   • In Occitan a stroll, una passejada, is close to the Italian passeggiata, and a reminder of what a public business it is to amble these streets.

3. 3.A style of cuisine or individual dishes of or associated with Italy or Italian people.

   • A: What's for dinner tonight? B: I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some Italian tonight!
   • Simple Cannoli, Lemon Ice, or a delicious Tira Mi Su. With so many wonderful recipes, you can eat Italian anytime.

4. 4.Ellipsis of Italian cloth.

   • They bought a bolt of the finest Italian that can be had this side of Italy.

Overall

Uncommon· #3251

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare