Corsican

noun

Cor·​si·​can ˈkȯr-si-kən 

plural Corsicans

1

: a native or inhabitant of Corsica

2

: the dialect of Italian spoken in the French island of Corsica

Examples of Corsican in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Varieties include ‘Corsican Red’, ‘Red Toch’, ‘Acropolis Greek’, ‘Texas Rose’, and ‘Corsican Red’. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026

Weather can shift fast in the Corsican highlands, which is a big part of what makes the trail so tough. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Then pair your entrees with a glass of Domaine de Murtoli’s biodynamic wine or a bottle from the ample Corsican, Italian, or Sardinian offerings on the list. — Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

Linens, rugs, and curtains are cool and white, and skin and hair products are by Casanera, a brand founded by three Corsican sisters that also makes exquisite candles and diffusers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

corsica + -an entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1