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Calabria

kuh-LAYB-ree-uh

Calabria (name) means a region forming the "toe" of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula. Example: “They spent the summer touring the coastline of Calabria.”

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A region forming the "toe" of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula.
"They spent the summer touring the coastline of Calabria."

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In plain EnglishThe southernmost region of mainland Italy.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Kalabría, the name applied to this southern Italian region.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Calabria” mean?

The word “Calabria” means a region forming the "toe" of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula. In plain terms, the southernmost region of mainland Italy.

How do you pronounce “Calabria”?

“Calabria” is pronounced kuh-LAYB-ree-uh (/kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Calabria” in a sentence?

Here is “Calabria” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer touring the coastline of Calabria.”

What part of speech is “Calabria”?

“Calabria” is a name.

Where does the word “Calabria” come from?

The word “Calabria” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Kalabría, the name applied to this southern Italian region.

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