italian

/ɪˈtæljən/
noun
  1. A person from Italy or of Italian descent.
    • She is proud to be an Italian and often shares her culture with friends.
    • My neighbor is an Italian who moved here from Rome.
    • Many Italians enjoy spending time with family on Sundays.
  2. The official language of Italy and San Marino, also spoken in parts of Switzerland.
    • He is learning Italian so he can read Dante's poems in the original.
    • Can you speak Italian? I need help translating this menu.
    • Italian is a Romance language that sounds very musical.
adjective
  1. Relating to Italy, its people, or its language.
    • I love Italian food, especially pizza and pasta.
    • The Italian countryside is famous for its beautiful hills and vineyards.
    • She is studying Italian art from the Renaissance period.
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