adj Uncommon

Crimean

kreye-MEE-uhn

Crimean (adj) means relating to Crimea, the peninsula on the Black Sea. Example: “The Crimean War was fought in the 1850s.”

adj

Relating to Crimea, the peninsula on the Black Sea.

"The Crimean War was fought in the 1850s."

noun

A person from Crimea.

"Many Crimeans have family ties across the region."

How to use Crimean

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something or someone from the Crimean peninsula.

Word forms

Crimeans plural

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Etymology

From the place name Crimea + the adjective suffix -an.

Rhymes for Crimean

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Crimean” mean?

The word “Crimean” means relating to Crimea, the peninsula on the Black Sea. In plain terms, describes something or someone from the Crimean peninsula.

How do you pronounce “Crimean”?

“Crimean” is pronounced kreye-MEE-uhn (/kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Crimean” in a sentence?

Here is “Crimean” used in a sentence: “The Crimean War was fought in the 1850s.”

What part of speech is “Crimean”?

Depending on how it is used, “Crimean” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “Crimean” a common word?

“Crimean” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Crimean” have?

“Crimean” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Crimea, the peninsula on the Black Sea.