Ligurian

adjective

Li·​gu·​ri·​an lə-ˈgyu̇r-ē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Liguria, its people, or their language

Ligurian noun

plural Ligurians

Examples of Ligurian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside the Nolinski Venezia, Zeffirino brings nearly a century of Ligurian tradition to Venice. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The Portofino program teaches guests to prepare regional dishes from the Ligurian coastal town, while Devil’s Bridge Week explores the Lucca and Garfagnana regions, blending hands-on cooking with cultural discovery. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026

Vanity Fair Italia followed the mayor of the Ligurian capital to Milan on a workday in her city hall. — Simone Marchetti, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026

Instead of the traditional flatbread dough, Fleurette’s fougasse dough is a delightfully crunchy rosemary sourdough, served with a flavor-bomb dish of Ligurian olive oil and tapenade. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Ligurian fishermen settled here in the 18th century, painting the town’s buildings pastel shades of pink, yellow, green, and blue. — Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ligurian

• durian
• arthurian
• centurion
• silurian