georgian
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to the country of Georgia in the Caucasus region, its people, or its language.
adj.pertaining to the nation-state of Georgia, its inhabitants, or the Kartvelian language spoken there.
Simple“We enjoyed a traditional Georgian dinner with plenty of local bread and cheese.”
In context“The scholar specialised in medieval Georgian manuscripts, focusing on the unique script used in the Caucasus region during that era.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to the state of Georgia in the United States.
adj.pertaining to the US state of Georgia, its residents, or its specific cultural identity.
Simple“The farmer sold sweet Georgian peaches at the local market.”
In context“The candidate focused her campaign on Georgian voters in the rural counties who felt overlooked by the federal government.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to the time in Britain between 1714 and 1830, known for a simple and elegant style of building.
adj.relating to the reigns of the British Kings George I through George IV (1714–1830), specifically regarding the neoclassical architectural style of that era.
Simple“The city is famous for its beautiful Georgian houses with large windows and red bricks.”
In context“The preservation society fought to protect the Georgian terrace, arguing that the symmetrical facades were essential to the city's historical character.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person who comes from the country of Georgia or the US state of Georgia.
n.a native or inhabitant of either the nation-state of Georgia or the US state of Georgia.
Simple“As a proud Georgian, she loved telling stories about the mountains in her home country.”
In context“The conference brought together Georgians from both the diaspora in Europe and the capital city of Tbilisi.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the language spoken in the country of Georgia.
n.the Kartvelian language that is the official language of the country of Georgia.
Simple“Georgian is a very old language with its own unique alphabet.”
In context“He found it difficult to learn Georgian because the grammar and the script are unlike any other European language.”
From Georgia + -n.
From George + -ian, possibly with influence from its Latin equivalent (as other regnal adjectives and nouns so derived), Geōrgius.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.