Bothnian

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adjective

Both·​ni·​an
ˈbäthnēən
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bothnia, a onetime province of Sweden
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Bothnia

Bothnian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Bothnia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Bothnia, region about the Gulf of Bothnia, northern arm of the Baltic sea + English -an

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“Bothnian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bothnian. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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