-iana
English
Etymology
From Latin -āna (neuter plural of -ānus) by analogy with formations ending in -ian (Canadian → Canadiana, Edwardian → Edwardiana).
Usage notes
All the formations from this suffix are pluralia tantum.
Derived terms
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Latin
Pronunciation 1
- (Classical) IPA(key): /iˈaː.na/, [ɪˈaː.na]
Suffix
-iāna
Pronunciation 2
- (Classical) IPA(key): /iˈaː.naː/, [ɪˈaː.naː]
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