Ital·ian
ə-ˈtal-yən 
i-,
also
ˌī-
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Italy
b
: a person of Italian descent
2
: the Romance language of the Italians
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy, the Italians, or Italian
Examples of Italian in a Sentence
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The Soviet Union proposed a Soviet Jewish Republic in Crimea, Ukraine; Italian fascists proposed a settlement in Italian East Africa.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Noun
During their third epic celebration on the Italian Riviera, Kardashian and Travis' guests stayed on luxury superyachts and a series of oceanside villas owned by Dolce and Gabbana.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The Soviet Union proposed a Soviet Jewish Republic in Crimea, Ukraine; Italian fascists proposed a settlement in Italian East Africa.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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“Italian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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