Neapolitan
Neapolitan (adj) means relating to the Italian city of Naples. Example: “The restaurant specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza.”
How to use Neapolitan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the city of Naples, or the classic three-flavor striped ice cream named after it.
Word forms
Neapolitans plural
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Etymology
From Latin Neapolitanus, from Greek Neapolis, "new city" — the ancient Greek name for Naples.
Rhymes for Neapolitan
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What does “Neapolitan” mean?
The word “Neapolitan” means relating to the Italian city of Naples. In plain terms, relating to the city of Naples, or the classic three-flavor striped ice cream named after it.
How do you pronounce “Neapolitan”?
“Neapolitan” is pronounced nee-uh-PO-lih-tuhn (/ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Neapolitan” in a sentence?
Here is “Neapolitan” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza.”
What part of speech is “Neapolitan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Neapolitan” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Neapolitan” come from?
The word “Neapolitan” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Neapolitanus, from Greek Neapolis, "new city" — the ancient Greek name for Naples.
How many meanings does “Neapolitan” have?
“Neapolitan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Italian city of Naples.