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lithuanian

Phoneticslithua·ni·an

/ˌɫɪθəˈweɪniən/

Definitions

01relating to Lithuania

B1

adj. relating to the country of Lithuania, its culture, or its people.

adj. pertaining to the Republic of Lithuania, its inhabitants, or its cultural heritage.

“We enjoyed some traditional Lithuanian food at the festival last night.”

“The museum features an extensive collection of Lithuanian folk art, showcasing the unique woodcarving traditions of the Baltic region.”

Usage

Always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun.

02the language

B1

n. the official language spoken in Lithuania.

n. the Baltic language that serves as the official tongue of Lithuania.

“She is learning Lithuanian because her grandparents moved from Vilnius.”

“Lithuanian is noted by linguists for its conservative nature, retaining many features of Proto-Indo-European that have been lost in other modern languages.”

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the language.

03a person

B1

n. a person from Lithuania or someone with Lithuanian ancestors.

n. a person of Lithuanian descent or a citizen of Lithuania.

“My neighbor is a Lithuanian who moved here ten years ago.”

“The local community center provides a space for Lithuanians living abroad to celebrate their national holidays and maintain their cultural identity.”

Usage

Countable noun.

Etymology

From Lithuania + -an.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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