name
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Adriatic
ay-dree-AT-ihk
Adriatic (name) means the Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula. Example: “They sailed along the Adriatic coast of Croatia.”
name
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The Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
"They sailed along the Adriatic coast of Croatia."
"The Adriatic separates Italy from the Balkans."
adj
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Relating to the Adriatic Sea or its coastline.
"The Adriatic climate is mild and sunny for much of the year."
How to use Adriatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sea between Italy and the Balkans, or anything relating to it.
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Etymology
From Latin Adriaticum, named after Hadria, an ancient settlement near the sea's northern shore.
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What does “Adriatic” mean?
The word “Adriatic” means the Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula. In plain terms, the sea between Italy and the Balkans, or anything relating to it.
How do you pronounce “Adriatic”?
“Adriatic” is pronounced ay-dree-AT-ihk (/ˌeɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Adriatic” in a sentence?
Here is “Adriatic” used in a sentence: “They sailed along the Adriatic coast of Croatia.”
What part of speech is “Adriatic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Adriatic” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Adriatic” come from?
The word “Adriatic” comes from Latin. From Latin Adriaticum, named after Hadria, an ancient settlement near the sea's northern shore.
Is “Adriatic” a common word?
“Adriatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Adriatic” have?
“Adriatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
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