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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people, things, or the language connected to the island of Corsica.

Common pairings

Corsican language Corsican independence a Corsican village

Word forms

more Corsican comparative, Corsicans plural, most Corsican superlative

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Etymology

From Corsica plus the suffix -an, meaning "belonging to."

Rhymes for Corsican

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Frequently asked questions

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.