adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Sardinia
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the spoken language of Sardinia, sometimes regarded as a dialect of Italian but containing many loan words from Spanish
Etymology
Origin of Sardinian
First recorded in 1590–1600; Sardini(a) + -an
Example Sentences
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A regional court recently struck down a project proposed near Pranu Muttedu, a Neolithic necropolis that has been called the Sardinian Stonehenge.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024
Ms Meloni is due to testify before a court in the Sardinian city of Sassari on 2 July.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024
Becciu is also accused of paying a Sardinian woman, Cecilia Marogna, for her intelligence services.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023
Antonio Bassu, a 28-year-old Sardinian chef who works in a high-end restaurant in Barcelona, said Spanish salaries were lower than in northern Europe but working conditions were still far better than back home.
From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023
He cleared his throat with a small noise like chalk snapping and continued, “In September of that year, a subcommittee of Sardinian sorcerers —” He stuttered to a halt.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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