adjective
noun
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Also called: Lettish. the official language of Latvia: closely related to Lithuanian and belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family
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a native or inhabitant of Latvia
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Etymology
Origin of Latvian
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The second held Latvian and Russian passports and was believed to have acted as logistics coordinator and instructor for the attack.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 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
Crown Prosecution Service spokesman Ben Samples said British and Latvian authorities, as well as international agencies, had worked closely together to "bring Mr Aleksanders back to face proceedings in a UK court".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
They were hers, the Latvian who had lost her life to winter and war on the side of a road.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
But the Swedes, winners at the 1994 and 2006 Winter Games, had no trouble dismissing the Latvians at the Santagiulia Arena to move onto a meeting with the unbeaten Americans on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
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
"There are Russian-speaking workplaces. There are Russian newspapers, television, radio. You can converse in Russian in shops and markets - Latvians easily switch to Russian."
From Reuters ● May 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
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