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bavarian

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //bəˈvɛɹiən// bavar·i·an

adj. relating to Bavaria, a large region in the south of Germany. You use this to describe people, food, or traditions from that area.

adj. relating to the German state of Bavaria or its inhabitants. Typically used to describe cultural, culinary, or geographical attributes of the region.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed a traditional Bavarian meal during our trip.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival featured Bavarian folk music and dancers wearing traditional leather trousers.

COMPLEX

The region's unique identity is preserved through Bavarian architecture and a dialect that remains distinct from the standard German spoken in the north.

Origin

From Bavaria + -an.

Usage

Often capitalized. Primarily used as an adjective, though it can function as a noun when referring to the dialect or a person from the region.

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