Livonian

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adjective

Li·​vo·​ni·​an lə̇ˈvōnēən How to pronounce Livonian (audio)
-nyən
1
a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Livonia
b
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Livonia
2
: of, belonging to, or in the Livonian language

Livonian

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noun

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plural -s
1
: a native or inhabitant of Livonia
2
: a Finno-Ugric language of the Livonian people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Livonia, district in Latvia + English -an

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“Livonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Livonia. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Livonia

geographical name

Li·​vo·​nia lə-ˈvō-nē-ə How to pronounce Livonia (audio)
-nyə
1
region of central Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea in Latvia and Estonia
2
city in southeastern Michigan west of Detroit population 96,942
Livonian adjective or noun

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