Associations to the word «Illyrian»

Wiktionary

ILLYRIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians.
ILLYRIAN, adjective. In the Illyrian language.
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. An inhabitant of ancient Illyria.
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. An extinct Indo-European language or languages spoken at the North-West Balkans.
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. An inhabitant of Roman province of Illyricum (Illyro-Roman).
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. An old term for South Slavs, especially Croats, used in 17th-19th centuries.
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. A proposed term for Proto-Albanians.
ILLYRIAN, proper noun. A member of the Illyrian movement.

Dictionary definition

ILLYRIAN, noun. A minor and almost extinct branch of the Indo-European languages; spoken along the Dalmatian coast.

Wise words

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