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Catania (name) means a port city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Example: “They flew into Catania before driving to Mount Etna.”

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A port city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy.
"They flew into Catania before driving to Mount Etna."

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In plain EnglishA major city in Sicily, near Mount Etna.

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Plural
Catanias
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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Catania.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Catania” mean?
The word “Catania” means a port city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. In plain terms, a major city in Sicily, near Mount Etna.
How do you use “Catania” in a sentence?
Here is “Catania” used in a sentence: “They flew into Catania before driving to Mount Etna.”
What part of speech is “Catania”?
“Catania” is a name.
Where does the word “Catania” come from?
The word “Catania” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Catania.

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