lusitanian

/luːstæˈniːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the ancient Lusitani or of the modern Portuguese people of Portugal

“The Lusitanian culture has had a significant influence on European art and architecture.”

2. noun

a native or inhabitant of Lusitania, an ancient Roman province in western Iberia

“The historian studied the history of the Lusitanian people and their struggles against the Roman Empire.”

Synonyms

  • Iberian
  • Portuguese

Antonyms

  • non-European
  • non-Latin