adj
Uncommon
Latvian
LAT-vee-uhn
Latvian (adj) means relating to Latvia, its people, or its language. Example: “She bought a bottle of Latvian black balsam as a souvenir.”
adj
1
Relating to Latvia, its people, or its language.
"She bought a bottle of Latvian black balsam as a souvenir."
noun
1
The official language spoken in Latvia.
"Latvian is one of only two surviving Baltic languages, the other being Lithuanian."
2
A person from Latvia, or of Latvian descent.
"Many Latvians emigrated to escape Soviet occupation in the 20th century."
How to use Latvian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with Latvia — its people, culture, or language.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Latvia plus the suffix -n.
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Rhymes for Latvian
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What does “Latvian” mean?
The word “Latvian” means relating to Latvia, its people, or its language. In plain terms, to do with Latvia — its people, culture, or language.
How do you pronounce “Latvian”?
“Latvian” is pronounced LAT-vee-uhn (/ˈlætvi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Latvian” in a sentence?
Here is “Latvian” used in a sentence: “She bought a bottle of Latvian black balsam as a souvenir.”
What part of speech is “Latvian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Latvian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Latvian” a common word?
“Latvian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Latvian” have?
“Latvian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Latvia, its people, or its language.
