noun
Laz
Laz (noun) means a member of an ethnic group native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia, or the Kartvelian language they speak. Example: “Her grandmother still spoke Laz at home.”
noun
1
A member of an ethnic group native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia, or the Kartvelian language they speak.
"Her grandmother still spoke Laz at home."
adj
1
Relating to the Laz people, their language, or their culture.
"The village is known for its Laz cuisine."
How to use Laz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ethnic group and language from the Black Sea region, or something relating to them.
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Etymology
From Turkish Laz, ultimately from the Laz people's own name for themselves, ლაზი (lazi).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Laz” mean?
The word “Laz” means a member of an ethnic group native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia, or the Kartvelian language they speak. In plain terms, an ethnic group and language from the Black Sea region, or something relating to them.
How do you use “Laz” in a sentence?
Here is “Laz” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother still spoke Laz at home.”
What part of speech is “Laz”?
Depending on how it is used, “Laz” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Laz” come from?
The word “Laz” comes from Turkish. From Turkish Laz, ultimately from the Laz people's own name for themselves, ლაზი (lazi).
How many meanings does “Laz” have?
“Laz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an ethnic group native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia, or the Kartvelian language they speak.
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