adjective
Bastian
BAS-tee-uhn
Bastian (adjective) means relating to the city of Bastia in Corsica, France. Example: “The report described the Bastian coastline and its historic harbor.”
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Relating to the city of Bastia in Corsica, France.
"The report described the Bastian coastline and its historic harbor."
How to use Bastian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn adjective referring to the Corsican city of Bastia; more commonly recognized today as the given name Bastian.
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of the given name Sebastian.
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What does “Bastian” mean?
The word “Bastian” means relating to the city of Bastia in Corsica, France. In plain terms, an adjective referring to the Corsican city of Bastia; more commonly recognized today as the given name Bastian.
How do you pronounce “Bastian”?
“Bastian” is pronounced BAS-tee-uhn (/ˈbæsti.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bastian” in a sentence?
Here is “Bastian” used in a sentence: “The report described the Bastian coastline and its historic harbor.”
What part of speech is “Bastian”?
“Bastian” is an adjective.
