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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This would often include going into harsh, confined and sparse habitats across the globe - including in Sardinian caves, the planes of Antartica or even in the sea near Florida.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Former Sardinian president and Tiscali founder Renato Soru, the “Bill Gates of Italy,” who created the first subscription-free internet company in Italy, has issued his own Project Sardinia plan for renewable energy.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024
The Sardinian, who previously rode in Britain, fell during a meeting at Canberra, Australia.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2024
Becciu was also accused of paying a Sardinian woman, Cecilia Marogna, for her intelligence services.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 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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