Mediterranean (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Mediterranean Sea.
  2. a person whose physical characteristics are considered typical of the peoples native to or inhabiting the Mediterranean area.
  3. the islands and countries of the Mediterranean Sea collectively.
adjective
  1. pertaining to, situated on or near, or dwelling about the Mediterranean Sea.
  2. pertaining to or characteristic of the peoples native to the lands along or near the Mediterranean Sea.
  3. surrounded or nearly surrounded by land.
noun
  1. short for the Mediterranean Sea
  2. a native or inhabitant of a Mediterranean country
adjective
  1. of, relating to, situated or dwelling on or near the Mediterranean Sea
  2. denoting a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by slender build and dark complexion
  3. (of a climate) characterized by hot summers and relatively warm winters when most of the annual rainfall occurs
  4. situated in the middle of a landmass; inland
Mediterranean (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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