Illyrian

English

Pronunciation

  • (US) enPR: /i-ˈlir-ē-ən/[1][2]
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/[3]

Adjective

Illyrian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians.
  2. In the Illyrian language.

Translations

Proper noun

Illyrian

  1. An extinct Indo-European language or languages spoken at the North-West Balkans.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

Illyrian (plural Illyrians)

  1. An inhabitant of ancient Illyria.
  2. An inhabitant of Roman province of Illyricum (Illyro-Roman).
  3. (obsolete) for a South Slav, especially a Croat, used in 17th-19th centuries.
  4. (uncommon) A Proto-Albanian.
  5. A member of the Illyrian movement.

Translations

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References

  1. Merriam-Webster Online. "Illyrian".
  2. American Heritage. "Illyrian".
  3. Collins English Dictionary & Random House. "Illyrian".

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