Sardinian

[sahr-din-ee-uhn, -din-yuhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Sardinia, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Sardinia.

2. a Romance language spoken on Sardinia.

Sardinian

/ sɑːˈdɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Sardinia, its inhabitants, or their language

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Sardinia

2. the spoken language of Sardinia, sometimes regarded as a dialect of Italian but containing many loan words from Spanish

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sardinian¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; Sardini(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Some Sardinian locals have braved the harsh terrain to join Ms Pittalis on her desperate search to find her son.

From BBC

Sardinians fear this energy transition will transform their landscape and invade their territory, with the greatest benefits going to Italian and international corporate speculators.

From Salon

The Sardinian, who previously rode in Britain, fell during a meeting at Canberra, Australia.

From BBC

A leading Italian mafia boss who escaped a Sardinian prison using bed sheets has been recaptured in France.

From BBC

Prosecutors accused Becciu of embezzlement for sending 125,000 euros in Vatican money to a Sardinian charity run by his brother.

From Seattle Times