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Sardinia
sah-DIH-neer
Sardinia (name) means a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, west of the mainland. Example: “They chartered a boat around the coast of Sardinia.”
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A large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, west of the mainland.
"They chartered a boat around the coast of Sardinia."
How to use Sardinia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large Mediterranean island belonging to Italy.
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Etymology
From Latin "Sardinia," possibly linked to the Sherden, an ancient people among the so-called Sea Peoples.
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What does “Sardinia” mean?
The word “Sardinia” means a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, west of the mainland. In plain terms, a large Mediterranean island belonging to Italy.
How do you pronounce “Sardinia”?
“Sardinia” is pronounced sah-DIH-neer (/sɑɹˈdɪniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sardinia” in a sentence?
Here is “Sardinia” used in a sentence: “They chartered a boat around the coast of Sardinia.”
What part of speech is “Sardinia”?
“Sardinia” is a name.
Where does the word “Sardinia” come from?
The word “Sardinia” comes from Latin. From Latin "Sardinia," possibly linked to the Sherden, an ancient people among the so-called Sea Peoples.
Is “Sardinia” a common word?
“Sardinia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
