Ligurian

adjective

Li·​gu·​ri·​an lə-ˈgyu̇r-ē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Liguria, its people, or their language

Ligurian noun

plural Ligurians

Examples of Ligurian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside the Nolinski Venezia, Zeffirino brings nearly a century of Ligurian tradition to Venice. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The Portofino program teaches guests to prepare regional dishes from the Ligurian coastal town, while Devil’s Bridge Week explores the Lucca and Garfagnana regions, blending hands-on cooking with cultural discovery. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026

At the Botanico restaurant, Ligurian dishes are updated for contemporary palates with ingredients sourced from small, local producers. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Vanity Fair Italia followed the mayor of the Ligurian capital to Milan on a workday in her city hall. — Simone Marchetti, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ligurian

• durian
• arthurian
• centurion
• silurian