adj
Uncommon
Caspian
KAS-pee-uhn
Caspian (adj) means relating to the Caspian Sea or the region surrounding it. Example: “The Caspian coastline stretches across five countries.”
adj
1
Relating to the Caspian Sea or the region surrounding it.
"The Caspian coastline stretches across five countries."
noun
1
A person from a country bordering the Caspian Sea.
"Caspians have fished these waters for centuries."
How to use Caspian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Caspian Sea region, or someone from it.
Common pairings
Caspian Sea
Caspian region
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Word forms
- Plural
- Caspians
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Etymology
From Latin Caspius, referring to the ancient Caspi people who lived along the sea's shores.
Rhymes for Caspian
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What does “Caspian” mean?
The word “Caspian” means relating to the Caspian Sea or the region surrounding it. In plain terms, relating to the Caspian Sea region, or someone from it.
How do you pronounce “Caspian”?
“Caspian” is pronounced KAS-pee-uhn (/ˈkæspi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caspian” in a sentence?
Here is “Caspian” used in a sentence: “The Caspian coastline stretches across five countries.”
What part of speech is “Caspian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Caspian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Caspian” come from?
The word “Caspian” comes from Latin. From Latin Caspius, referring to the ancient Caspi people who lived along the sea's shores.
Is “Caspian” a common word?
“Caspian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Caspian” have?
“Caspian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Caspian Sea or the region surrounding it.
