Azorean

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adjective

Azor·​e·​an (ˈ)ā-¦zȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce Azorean (audio)
ə-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Azores
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Azoreans

Azorean

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noun

Azor·​e·​an (ˈ)ā-¦zȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce Azorean (audio)
ə-
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of the Azores

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Azores, islands in the North Atlantic + English -an

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“Azorean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Azorean. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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