Styrian

1 of 2

noun

Styr·​i·​an
ˈstirēən
plural -s
: an inhabitant or native of Styria, Austria

Styrian

2 of 2

adjective

" How to pronounce Styrian (audio)
: of or relating to Styria, Austria

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Etymology

Noun

Styria, province of southeastern Austria + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Styria + English -an, adjective suffix

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

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Geographical Definition

Styria

geographical name

Styr·​ia ˈstir-ē-ə How to pronounce Styria (audio)
variants or German Steiermark
ˈshtī(-ə)r-ˌmärk How to pronounce Styria (audio)
ˈstī(-ə)r-
region of central and southeastern Austria; chief city Graz
Styrian
ˈstir-ē-ən How to pronounce Styria (audio)
adjective or noun

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