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Mediterranean
[ med-i-tuh-rey-nee-uhn ]
noun
- a person whose physical characteristics are considered typical of the peoples native to or inhabiting the Mediterranean area.
- the, Informal. the islands and countries of the Mediterranean Sea collectively.
adjective
- pertaining to, situated on or near, or dwelling about the Mediterranean Sea.
- pertaining to or characteristic of the peoples native to the lands along or near the Mediterranean Sea.
- surrounded or nearly surrounded by land.
Mediterranean
/ ˌɛɪəˈɪɪə /
noun
- short for the Mediterranean Sea
- a native or inhabitant of a Mediterranean country
adjective
- of, relating to, situated or dwelling on or near the Mediterranean Sea
- denoting a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by slender build and dark complexion
- meteorol (of a climate) characterized by hot summers and relatively warm winters when most of the annual rainfall occurs
- obsolete.often not capital situated in the middle of a landmass; inland
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz-ѱ··ٱ·n· noun adjective
- ٰԲ-ѱ··ٱ·n· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Mediterranean1
Example Sentences
Up to 24 of the latest F-35B stealth jets will join the carrier as it leads a multi-national fleet of warships to 40 countries across the Mediterranean, Middle East, south-east Asia, Japan and Australia.
At the same time, Mediterranean plants and ornamental grasses in a palette of soft greens, silvers and blues add warmth and elegance.
Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt have all seen large numbers of irregular migrants leave their shores to cross the Mediterranean in recent years.
Their response fell on deaf, spray-tanned ears as Trump went on to share an AI-generated video of his future Mediterranean resort.
The market sold imported Greek foods and wine, and continues to do so today alongside broader Mediterranean and European specialty items.
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