Latvian

noun

Lat·​vi·​an ˈlat-vē-ən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Latvia

2

: the Baltic language of the Latvian people

Latvian adjective

Examples of Latvian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Latvian turned heads at the World Juniors and held his own offensively with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 June 2026

The Latvian Mountaineering Association identified them as Inese Pučeka, Vija Olte, and Renārs Kunigs-Salaks, according to a Google Translate from Latvian of the group’s announcement. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026

The Latvian Mountaineering Association identified the deceased climbers as Inese Puceka, Vija Olte and Renars Kunigs-Salaks, the outlet reported. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

But beyond its historic core, Riga is also a major cultural hub, anchored by institutions, venues, and museums such as the Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs, the Latvian National Opera, and the Riga Art Nouveau Centre. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

Latvian

1 of 2 adjective

Lat·​vi·​an

ˈlat-vē-ən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Latvia, the Latvians, or Latvian

Latvian

2 of 2 noun

1

: a person born or living in Latvia

2

: the Baltic language of the Latvian people