Latvian

[lat-vee-uhn, laht-]

adjective

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

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Latvia.

2. Also the Baltic language of Latvia.

Latvian

/ ˈlætvɪən /

adjective

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latvian¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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

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The latest backlash comes less than a month after Ms Townsend got into a heated confrontation with her Latvian rival Jelena Ostapenko in which the latter said she had "no class" and "no education".

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