Mediterranean

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛdɪtəˈreɪnɪən/

adjective

  • of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea, the countries bordering it, or their inhabitants: a leisurely Mediterranean cruise our temperatures are Mediterranean
  • relating to or denoting a dark-complexioned human physical type found in some Mediterranean countries: she had curly hair and warm Mediterranean colouring

noun

  • 1 (the Mediterranean) the Mediterranean Sea or the countries bordering it: a permanent American naval presence in the Mediterranean feta is made throughout the eastern Mediterranean
  • 2a native of a Mediterranean country: an admiring audience of Mediterraneans

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin mediterraneus 'inland' (from medius 'middle' + terra 'land') + -an

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