Ligurian

adjective

Li·​gu·​ri·​an lə-ˈgyu̇r-ē-ən How to pronounce Ligurian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Liguria, its people, or their language
Ligurian noun
plural Ligurians

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Ligurian fishermen settled here in the 18th century, painting the town’s buildings pastel shades of pink, yellow, green, and blue. — Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 21 Jan. 2026 Vanity Fair Italia followed the mayor of the Ligurian capital to Milan on a workday in her city hall. — Simone Marchetti, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026 Instead of the traditional flatbread dough, Fleurette’s fougasse dough is a delightfully crunchy rosemary sourdough, served with a flavor-bomb dish of Ligurian olive oil and tapenade. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 Inside the Nolinski Venezia, Zeffirino brings nearly a century of Ligurian tradition to Venice. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Ligurian

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Ligurian was in 1632

Rhymes for Ligurian

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Liguria
Ligurian
Ligurian Sea
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“Ligurian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ligurian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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