adj
Corsican
KAW-sih-kuhn
Corsican (adj) means From or relating to Corsica, the French island in the Mediterranean, or its language. Example: “The village is famous for its Corsican cheese and cured meats.”
adj
1
From or relating to Corsica, the French island in the Mediterranean, or its language.
"The village is famous for its Corsican cheese and cured meats."
"She grew up speaking Corsican at home and French at school."
noun
1
A person from Corsica, or the Corsican language itself.
"Many Corsicans feel a strong sense of separate cultural identity from mainland France."
How to use Corsican
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes people, things, or the language connected to the island of Corsica.
Common pairings
Corsican language
Corsican independence
a Corsican village
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Word forms
- Plural
- Corsicans
- Comparative
- more Corsican
- Superlative
- most Corsican
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Etymology
From Corsica plus the suffix -an, meaning "belonging to."
Rhymes for Corsican
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What does “Corsican” mean?
The word “Corsican” means from or relating to Corsica, the French island in the Mediterranean, or its language. In plain terms, describes people, things, or the language connected to the island of Corsica.
How do you pronounce “Corsican”?
“Corsican” is pronounced KAW-sih-kuhn (/ˈkɔɹsəkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Corsican” in a sentence?
Here is “Corsican” used in a sentence: “The village is famous for its Corsican cheese and cured meats.”
What part of speech is “Corsican”?
Depending on how it is used, “Corsican” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Corsican” have?
“Corsican” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: from or relating to Corsica, the French island in the Mediterranean, or its language.
