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 See All Example Sentences for Andalusian

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 7 Oct. 2026.

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