Synonyms for

Italian

Verb / ˌɪˈtæljʌn / Another word for italian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Italian refers to someone or something from Italy or relating to the Italian language or culture.

Synonyms & similar words

italian Italianate Italophile Italophobe Italics Italo Italomania Italophobia Italophilia Italophone Italoman Italique Italica Italophil Italocentric Italocentricity Italofilia Italofono Italomanic Italolinguist Italolinguistics

Synonyms by register

Formal

Italic Roman

Informal

wop dago guido

Literary

Tuscan Neapolitan

Antonyms

non-italian foreign alien un-italian other

Common collocations

  • italian cuisine
  • italian language
  • italian culture
  • italian food
  • italian style
  • italian opera
  • italian renaissance
  • italian flag

Word family

noun Italian
adjective Italian
adverb Italianly

Usage note

The terms 'wop', 'dago', and 'guido' are offensive ethnic slurs and should be avoided. 'Italic' and 'Roman' can refer to languages or peoples historically associated with Italy but are not direct synonyms for the nationality.

Example sentences

  1. I had a delicious Italian meal at the restaurant.
  2. My friend is taking Italian classes to learn the language.
  3. The Italian flag has green, white, and red stripes.
  4. I love listening to Italian music.
  5. My favorite Italian artist is Leonardo da Vinci.

Quotes

  • Italy will never be a normal country. Because Italy is Italy. If we were a normal country, we wouldn't have Rome. We wouldn't have Florence. We wouldn't have the marvel that is Venice. So, we have to resign ourselves to the fact that Italy will never be a normal country.
  • The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again.
  • There is no such thing as Italian food. It's all regional.

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