adjective
noun
-
Also called: Lettish. the official language of Latvia: closely related to Lithuanian and belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family
-
a native or inhabitant of Latvia
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Latvian
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Juris Jurašs, who served as a Latvian lawmaker before joining the Ukrainian military as a reconnaissance company commander in 2022, chuckled when he heard about the exercise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
"I think the European position is known," the Latvian official said on the sidelines of the US-hosted finance leaders' gathering in Asheville, North Carolina.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
A second claim from a further 55 service personnel relating to the two Latvian exercises is ongoing.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
A senior Latvian official said the drone hadn’t been found, and that the country wouldn’t rush to conclude where it came from.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
On her left sat Lee Scoresby, and on her right, a visitor: the queen of the Latvian witches, whose name was Ruta Skadi.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
Announcing her resignation, she told a press conference: "The most important thing for me is the wellbeing of Latvians and the security of our country."
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
She came to Northern Ireland in 2009 and after getting settled she helped fellow Latvians and eastern Europeans who were struggling.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
There are no indications that Kariņš himself faces charges as part of the probe into the scandal that erupted last year and caused public outrage among Latvians.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Rinkevics gained popularity among Latvians during his 12 years as foreign minister - a post he held for longer than any other of his predecessors.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
“He says we must hurry, that this is a travel stop. A large group is coming later today. He says that Latvians, Estonians, and Ukranians have already passed through,” said Mother.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
