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

2 of 2

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

Rhymes for Lusitania

• leishmania
• urania
• collectanea
• hypomania
• miscellanea
• monomania
• mania
• taenia
• megalomania

Geographical Definition

Lusitania

geographical name

see portugal

Lusitanian

ˌlü-sə-ˈtā-nē-ən 

-nyən

adjective or noun