Transylvanian

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adjective

Tran·​syl·​va·​nian ¦tran(t)sə̇l¦vānyən How to pronounce Transylvanian (audio)
-raan-, 
-nēən
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Transylvania
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Transylvania

Transylvanian

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noun

"
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Transylvania

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Etymology

Adjective

Transylvania, region of northwest & central Romania + English -an

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“Transylvania.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Transylvania. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Transylvania

geographical name

Tran·​syl·​va·​nia ˌtran(t)-səl-ˈvā-nyə How to pronounce Transylvania (audio)
-nē-ə
variants or Romanian Transilvania
region of western Romania bounded on the north, east, and south by the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Alps

Note: Transylvania was part of Hungary from 1867 to 1918.

Transylvanian
ˌtran(t)-səl-ˈvā-nyən How to pronounce Transylvania (audio)
-nē-ən
adjective or noun

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Transylvania

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