Mediterranean
[ med-i-tuh-rey-nee-uh n ]
/ ˌmɛd ɪ təˈreɪ ni ən /
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noun
a person whose physical characteristics are considered typical of the peoples native to or inhabiting the Mediterranean area.
the, Informal. the islands and countries of the Mediterranean Sea collectively.
adjective
pertaining to, situated on or near, or dwelling about the Mediterranean Sea.
pertaining to or characteristic of the peoples native to the lands along or near the Mediterranean Sea.
surrounded or nearly surrounded by land.
Origin of Mediterranean
Related forms
non-Med·i·ter·ra·ne·an, noun, adjectivetrans-Med·i·ter·ra·ne·an, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for mediterranean
Mediterranean
/ (ˌmɛdɪtəˈreɪnɪən) /
noun
short for the Mediterranean Sea
a native or inhabitant of a Mediterranean country
adjective
of, relating to, situated or dwelling on or near the Mediterranean Sea
denoting a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by slender build and dark complexion
meteorol (of a climate) characterized by hot summers and relatively warm winters when most of the annual rainfall occurs
(often not capital) obsolete situated in the middle of a landmass; inland
Word Origin for Mediterranean
C16: from Latin mediterrāneus, from medius middle + -terrāneus, from terra land, earth
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