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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The choral writing, in Sardinian dialect, reflects the traditional canto a tenore, giving it an earthy, ritualistic flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
Prosecutors accused Becciu of embezzlement for sending 125,000 euros in Vatican money to a Sardinian charity run by his brother.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 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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