name
Uncommon
Massa
Massa (name) means a town and province in Tuscany, Italy. Example: “They stopped in Massa on the drive down the coast.”
name
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A town and province in Tuscany, Italy.
"They stopped in Massa on the drive down the coast."
noun
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An ethnic group from Cameroon and Chad, or their language.
"The Massa people traditionally farm along the Logone River."
How to use Massa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an Italian town, or a Central African ethnic group and language.
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Word forms
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Etymology
The Italian place name is from Latin massa, "mass" or "lump"; the ethnonym is unrelated and native to the region.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Massa” mean?
The word “Massa” means a town and province in Tuscany, Italy. In plain terms, either an Italian town, or a Central African ethnic group and language.
How do you use “Massa” in a sentence?
Here is “Massa” used in a sentence: “They stopped in Massa on the drive down the coast.”
What part of speech is “Massa”?
Depending on how it is used, “Massa” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Massa” come from?
The word “Massa” comes from Latin. The Italian place name is from Latin massa, "mass" or "lump"; the ethnonym is unrelated and native to the region.
Is “Massa” a common word?
“Massa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Massa” have?
“Massa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a town and province in Tuscany, Italy.
