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/ɪˈtæli.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A native or inhabitant of Italy.
"The Italian cuisine is famous for its rich flavors and fresh ingredients." - 2
The Romance language spoken in Italy.
"She is learning Italian to communicate better during her travels in Italy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Italanus', related to 'Italia' (Italy), which stems from Oskan 'Víteliú', meaning 'land of young cattle'. The term evolved through Middle English and Old French to designate the people, culture, and language of the Italian Peninsula.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Italian" is said worldwide
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Italien
Transliteration: italien
"La cuisine italienne est très appréciée."
Italiener
Transliteration: italiener
"Der Italiener ist bekannt für seine Gastfreundschaft."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"L'italiano è una lingua bellissima."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"La comida italiana es muy popular en todo el mundo."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"A música italiana é muito romântica."
इतालवी
Transliteration: italavi
"इतालवी खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट होता है।"
意大利人
Transliteration: Yìdàlì rén
"意大利的文化非常丰富。"
이탈리아인
Transliteration: italia-in
"이탈리아인은 매우 친절합니다."
イタリア人
Transliteration: Itaria-jin
"イタリア人は料理が得意です。"
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