Andalusian

noun

An·​da·​lu·​sian ˌan-də-ˈlü-zhən How to pronounce Andalusian (audio)
plural Andalusians
1
: a native or inhabitant of Andalusia
2
: any of a breed of horses of Spanish origin that have a high-stepping gait
Andalusian adjective
a festival featuring Andalusian music and cuisine
Andalusian stallions

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One of my favorite things was to go to the Andalusian gardens in the Casbah. AFAR Media, 15 May 2026 Andalusian served as financial advisor to KKR. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Andalusian Regional Government Health Minister Antonio Sanz said that at least 73 others had been injured, per CNN. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 Andalusian Regional Government Health Minister Antonio Sanz told local media that the situation is complex and the death toll could rise. Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026 Andalusian Premieres Talento Andaluz showcases the best of recent Andalusian doc features. John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025 For the Andalusian, being the team’s leader was a dream come true and a source of great pride. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 For Neanderthals, this effort might have been a cooperative process, as study co-author Francisco Jiménez-Espejo, a scientist at the Andalusian Earth Sciences Institute in Spain, tells Live Science’s Kiona Smith. Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Maison Michel reimagined four classic summer hats, nodding to Andalusian orange trees and long days at the sea side with their palette of colors and materials. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Andalusia, Spain

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Andalusian was in 1612

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“Andalusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Andalusian. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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