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Definition of neapolitan

neapolitan

/ˌniːəˈpɑːlɪtən/
ne · a · pol · i · tan
Plural:Neapolitans
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neapolitan Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of the city of Naples in southern Italy, its inhabitants, or its culture.

Example

"The restaurant specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven."

2

Consisting of two or more distinct layers or bands of different colors and flavors, especially chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream arranged side by side.

Example

"She served a bowl of Neapolitan ice cream so the children could choose their favorite flavor."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of the city of Naples in southern Italy.

Example

"Many Neapolitans take immense pride in their city's rich musical and culinary heritage."

2

The Romance language or dialect traditionally spoken in Naples and much of surrounding southern Italy.

Example

"Many classic Italian folk songs are actually written and performed in Neapolitan rather than standard Italian."

• Rhymes for neapolitan

• Nearby Words

nazi
neal
neanderthal
neapolitan
near
nearby
nearish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Neapolitanus ('of Naples'), which comes from Ancient Greek Neapolis (literally 'new city', from neos 'new' + polis 'city'), the ancient name of Naples, Italy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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