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
Some Sardinian locals have braved the harsh terrain to join Ms Pittalis on her desperate search to find her son.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
A regional court recently struck down a project proposed near Pranu Muttedu, a Neolithic necropolis that has been called the Sardinian Stonehenge.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2024
Also in October, Glencore said it might look at alternative options for the hub after the Sardinian regional government rejected a fast-track approval process for its pilot project.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 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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