Andalusian

noun

An·​da·​lu·​sian ˌan-də-ˈlü-zhən How to pronounce Andalusian (audio)
plural Andalusians
1
: a native or inhabitant of Andalusia
2
: any of a breed of horses of Spanish origin that have a high-stepping gait
Andalusian adjective
a festival featuring Andalusian music and cuisine
Andalusian stallions

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For the Andalusian, being the team’s leader was a dream come true and a source of great pride. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 One of my favorite things was to go to the Andalusian gardens in the Casbah. — AFAR Media, 15 May 2026 Andalusian served as financial advisor to KKR. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026 The boisterous Andalusian starts alongside best friend Pedri in the more attacking midfield positions, with pivot Marc Casado behind them. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for Andalusian

Word History

Etymology

Andalusia, Spain

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Andalusian was in 1612

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

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