noun
Uncommon
Liv
lihv
Liv (noun) means a member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia. Example: “Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today.”
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A member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia.
"Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today."
"We must assume that possession of the lands occupied by the Livs was simply asserted, just as designating the entire littoral as Livonia was asserted before the territory was fully conquered."
— Andrejs Plakans, The Latvians: A Short History (1995)
How to use Liv
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly seen as a short name (from Olive/Olivia) or as the word for a member of the Livonian people; not a common everyday noun.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Livs
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Etymology
It comes from Khmer លីវ (liiw).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Liv” mean?
The word “Liv” means a member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia. In plain terms, mostly seen as a short name (from Olive/Olivia) or as the word for a member of the Livonian people; not a common everyday noun.
How do you pronounce “Liv”?
“Liv” is pronounced lihv (/lɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “Liv” in a sentence?
Here is “Liv” used in a sentence: “Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today.”
What part of speech is “Liv”?
“Liv” is a noun.
Is “Liv” a common word?
“Liv” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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