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latvian

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫætviən// lat·vian

adj. relating to the country of Latvia, its people, or its language.

adj. relating to Latvia, its inhabitants, or the Baltic language spoken there. Often used attributively to modify nouns like 'culture', 'food', or 'history'.


SIMPLE

I really enjoy traditional Latvian music.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant serves authentic Latvian dishes, including grey peas with speck and dark rye bread.

COMPLEX

The Latvian government has worked extensively to preserve its unique linguistic heritage while integrating into the broader European economic landscape.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latvia + -n.

Usage

Typically placed before the noun it modifies; capitalized in all contexts.

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