Bavarian

[ buh-vair-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Bavaria, its inhabitants, or their dialect.

noun

1. a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria.
2. the High German speech of Bavaria and Austria. Compare Alemannic ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bavarian¹

First recorded in 1630–40; Bavari(a) + -an

Example Sentences

In this capacity, Spitz provided information on the German Red Cross and the Bavarian Separatist Movement in southern Germany.

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Their vista of the snow-capped Andes suggests the Bavarian alps and the view from Berchtesgaden.

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The Romanesque-styled Neuschwanstein sits propped on the Bavarian countryside in a stately pose.

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On the last day she asked in a strong No Nonsense Bavarian manner: So!

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According to WWD, the collection mixes classic Bavarian pieces with edgy black leather.

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But that which really constituted the strength of the Bavarian claim was the weakness of the Bavarian government.

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Their displeasure was increased at finding there was no intention of sending away the Bavarian military.

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In a few days these peaceful Bavarian people settled down to their daily routine.

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In one sense it has no army, for the Prussian and the Bavarian armies, although the empire bears the cost, still exist.

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Frederick spoke freely to Ewart with reference to the Bavarian exchange, but would promise nothing as regards Holland.

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