Ligurian

American  

[li-gyoor-ee-uhn] / lɪˈgyʊər i ən /

noun

1. a language used in ancient times along the northwest coast of the Ligurian Sea, widely believed to belong to the Indo-European language family.

2. Also called Genoese.  a Romance language of northern Italy, spoken primarily in Liguria but unrelated to ancient Ligurian.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Liguria or its inhabitants.

ligurian British  

/ lɪˈɡjʊərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Liguria, a region of NW Italy, or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Liguria

Etymology

Origin of Ligurian

First recorded in 1595–1605; Liguri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Little shows this more than the club's nickname 'Xeneize', which comes from the Ligurian dialect word for Genoese.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

Before the war began in February 2022, Italy's beaches and ports were a popular playground for wealthy Russians who bought properties in prime locations such as Lake Como, Sardinia, Tuscany and the Ligurian coast.

From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2023

The olive oil “doesn’t have to be terribly expensive,” says Brandwein, who favors a fruity Ligurian option.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

The bridge’s designer had recommended regular upkeep to remove rust, especially due to the corrosive effect of moist air from the nearby Ligurian Sea, and maintenance to counter the effect of pollution on concrete.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

But I was curious, because when w ere we ever going to get the chance to sail around the Ligurian Sea on some bloke’s private yacht?

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins