italian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of Italy
  2. noun the Romance language spoken in Italy
  3. adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language
    • Italian cooking

WordNet

I*tal"ian adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. Italic.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language.
I*tal"ian noun
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Italy.
  2. The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.

Webster 1913