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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."

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In 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.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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