Associations to the word «Levantine»

Wiktionary

LEVANTINE, adjective. Of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean.
LEVANTINE ARABIC, proper noun. An Arabic dialect continuum spoken throughout the Levant.

Dictionary definition

LEVANTINE, noun. (formerly) a native or inhabitant of the Levant.
LEVANTINE, adjective. Of or relating to the Levant or its inhabitants; "the Levantine coast".

Wise words

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