Latvian

American  

[lat-vee-uhn, laht-] / ˈlæt vi ən, ˈlɑt- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Latvia, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Latvia.

2. Also the Baltic language of Latvia.

Latvian British  

/ ˈlætvɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Latvia, its people, or their language

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noun

1. Also called: Lettish.  the official language of Latvia: closely related to Lithuanian and belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family

2. a native or inhabitant of Latvia

Etymology

Origin of Latvian

First recorded in 1915–20; Latvi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

“I think that we are finally getting realistic,” said Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics.

From The Wall Street Journal

He spent two years studying the role of musical activity in the nonviolent anti-Soviet uprisings of the Baltic States during the Perestroika era, publishing his research in English and Latvian.

From The Wall Street Journal

The president said in a statement that the current law would "send a contradictory message to both Latvian society and international allies".

From Barron's

Latvian MPs have voted to withdraw from an international accord aimed at protecting women from violence, including domestic abuse, after a long and intense debate in parliament.

From BBC

The conclusions were submitted in the spring of 2025 to Latvian authorities, who are conducting their own investigation.

From Barron's