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Definition of italy

italy

/ˈɪt.ə.li/
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Adjective:Italian
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italy Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A sovereign country in southern Europe, comprising a prominent boot-shaped peninsula bordered by the Alps to the north and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, alongside numerous islands including Sicily and Sardinia.

Example

"Millions of tourists visit Italy each year to experience its incredible cuisine, historic architecture, and vibrant culture."

• Rhymes for italy

• Nearby Words

isthmus
itajai
itajaí
italy
itapicuru
itata
itea

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Italia', which is of uncertain origin. It is widely believed to derive from Oscan 'Víteliú', meaning 'land of young cattle', likely reflecting the region's ancient pastoral wealth or a totemic animal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Italy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/italy
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