Crimean

adjective

Cri·me·an krī-ˈmē-ən

krə-

: of, relating to, or originating in Crimea, a peninsula in southeastern Europe extending into the Black Sea

Crimean noun

plural Crimeans

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Crimean was in 1679

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“Crimean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crimean. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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