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The definition of Italian is relating to Italy.

(adjective)

An example of something Italian is pizza.

Italian is defined as a person from Italy, or the culture or language of Italy.

(noun)

An example of an Italian is Christopher Columbus.

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adjective

of Italy or its people, language, or culture

Origin: ME < L Italianus < Italia

noun

a person born or living in Italy
the Romance language spoken in Italy

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adjective

Of or relating to Italy or its people, language, or culture.

noun

a. A native or inhabitant of Italy.
b. A person of Italian descent.
The Romance language of the Italians and an official language of Switzerland.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin Italiānus

Origin: , from Italia, Italy

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