Italian
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Italian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to Italy, its people, culture, or language.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Italian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin Italianus, from Latin Italia ("Italy").
Full origin of Italian →Frequently asked questions
What does “Italian” mean?
The word “Italian” means relating to Italy, its people, culture, or language. In plain terms, relating to Italy, or a person from Italy, or the Italian language.
How do you pronounce “Italian”?
“Italian” is pronounced ih-TAL-yuhn (/ɪˈtæl.jən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Italian” in a sentence?
Here is “Italian” used in a sentence: “They went to an Italian restaurant for her birthday.”
What is another word for “Italian”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Italian” include Italish.
What part of speech is “Italian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Italian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Italian” come from?
The word “Italian” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Italianus, from Latin Italia ("Italy").
Is “Italian” a common word?
“Italian” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Italian” have?
“Italian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Italy, its people, culture, or language.
What does 'Italian' mean as an adjective?
As an adjective, Italian describes anything relating to Italy: its people, language, food, culture, or products. Italian cuisine, Italian design, and the Italian language are all examples. Used as a noun, Italian can also mean a person from Italy or the Italian language itself.
Is 'Italian' capitalised?
Yes. Like all adjectives formed from country names, Italian is always written with a capital I, whether it describes the language, the people, or anything else connected to Italy. The rule holds even in the middle of a sentence, as in an Italian restaurant or Italian marble.
What is an example of 'Italian' used as an adjective?
Italian food, the Italian language, an Italian sports car, and Italian art all use the word to link something to Italy. It can indicate nationality, as in an Italian family; origin, as in Italian marble; or style, as in Italian tailoring or Italian design.
What is the difference between 'Italian' and 'Italic'?
Italian relates to modern Italy and its people, language, and culture. Italic is broader: it can mean the ancient peoples and languages of the Italian peninsula, the Italic languages that include Latin, or, in typography, the slanted style of lettering used for emphasis.