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

Relating to Latvia, its people, or its language.

"She bought a bottle of Latvian black balsam as a souvenir."

noun

The official language spoken in Latvia.

"Latvian is one of only two surviving Baltic languages, the other being Lithuanian."

A person from Latvia, or of Latvian descent.

"Many Latvians emigrated to escape Soviet occupation in the 20th century."

How to use Latvian

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In plain EnglishTo do with Latvia — its people, culture, or language.

Latvians plural

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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.

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