Lusitanian

1 of 2

noun

Lu·​si·​ta·​nian

¦lüsə¦tānēən, 

-nyən

plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of Lusitania (Portugal)

2

: portuguese

Lusitanian

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adjective

" 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Lusitania (Portugal)

2

: portuguese

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Lusitania, ancient region corresponding approximately to the greater part of modern Portugal and the Spanish provinces of Salamanca and Cáceres + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Lusitania + English -an, adjective suffix

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Rhymes for Lusitanian

• romanian
• roumanian
• rumanian
• ukrainian
• cenomanian
• lithuanian
• pennsylvanian
• pomeranian
• subterranean
• mediterranean