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Illyrian

Illyrian

English

Adjective

Illyrian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians.
    She was Illyrian.
  2. In the Illyrian language.
    The Illyrian manual included with the device was of no help to Jacques.

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Proper noun

Illyrian

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

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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.

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References

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