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Definition of latvian

latvian

/ˈlæt.vi.ən/
lat · vi · an

Plural:Latvians
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latvian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Latvia, its people, its culture, or the Latvian language.

Example

"The festival showcased traditional Latvian folk dances and woven textiles."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Latvia, or a person of Latvian descent.

Example

"Many Latvians gather in Riga every few years for the national song and dance celebration."


2

An Eastern Baltic language of the Indo-European family that serves as the official language of Latvia.

Example

"She studied Latvian at the university before moving to the Baltic region."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Latvian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/latvian
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