Italian /ɪˈtæl.jən/adjective 4noun 7forms 3 adjective4 •from Italy, a country in the south of Europe, or connected with its people or languageItalian borders •Pertaining to its people or their cultures. •Pertaining to their language.Italian verbs •(no longer used) Using an italic style; italic. noun7 •A person from Italy or of Italian descent.A tour group of Italians is visiting Westminster Cathedral today. •The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland; various varieties (dialects) exist.The tour group asked their questions in Italian, and their tour guide translated. •A style of cuisine or individual dishes of or associated with Italy or Italian people.A: What's for dinner tonight? B: I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some Italian tonight! •Ellipsis of Italian sandwich.Can I please get an Italian and a beer? Thank you! •Ellipsis of Italian bread.Can I please get a meatball sub on Italian? Thank you! •Ellipsis of Italian vermouth, a dark-colored sweet or mildly bitter vermouth.So the English women would have been interested in American drinks, and in came the gin-and-Italian, for example. — 1971 •Ellipsis of Italian cloth.They bought a bolt of the finest Italian that can be had this side of Italy. formsItalians · more Italian · most Italian
