Karelian

noun

Ka·​re·​lian kə-ˈrē-lē-ən How to pronounce Karelian (audio)
-ˈrēl-yən
1
: a native or inhabitant of Karelia
2
: the Finno-Ugric language of the Karelians
Karelian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Karelian was in 1854

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“Karelian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Karelian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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