Ligurian

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noun

Li·​gu·​ri·​an

lə̇ˈgyu̇rēən

plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Liguria

2

: a language known from a small body of inscriptions from the area inhabited by the ancient Ligurians and generally considered as having affinities with Indo-European

3

: a native or inhabitant of modern Liguria

Ligurian

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adjective

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1

[Liguria, country in southwestern Europe + English -an] : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Liguria or its people

2

[Liguria, compartimento of Italy + English -an] : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Italian region of Liguria or its people

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