adj
Mediterranean
meh-dih-tuh-RAY-neern
adj
1
Relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries surrounding it.
"They followed a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fish, and vegetables."
"The villa had a distinctly Mediterranean feel, with whitewashed walls and terracotta roofs."
How to Use Mediterranean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing the sea between southern Europe and North Africa, or the climate, food, and culture associated with the region.
Common pairings
Mediterranean diet
Mediterranean climate
Mediterranean coast
Word Forms
more Mediterranean comparative, most Mediterranean superlative
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Etymology
From Latin mediterrāneus ("inland"), built from medius ("middle") and terra ("land").