Ital·ian
ə-ˈtal-yən 
i-,
also
ˌī-
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Italy
b
: a person of Italian descent
2
: the Romance language of the Italians
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy, the Italians, or Italian
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Although it is often overshadowed by the country’s wide range of indigenous grapes, Italian Chardonnay is definitely worthy of any serious wine lover’s attention.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
Sara Dorn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Azure Origin: Azure is of Italian and English origin.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Other federal holidays include: New Year's Day Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Columbus Day/Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous People's Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
History of MLK Jr.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Although it is often overshadowed by the country’s wide range of indigenous grapes, Italian Chardonnay is definitely worthy of any serious wine lover’s attention.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Trump has also reportedly invited Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to NBC News.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Azure Origin: Azure is of Italian and English origin.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Italian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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