Meaning of Italian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪˈtæljən/

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  1. Noun

    Italian

    Definitions

    1. a native or inhabitant of Italy
  2. 2. the Romance language spoken in Italy

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Italian

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Italian italiano, from Italia‘Italy’

    Definitions

    1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language

    Examples

    • « Italian cooking »

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