suevian

Sue·vi·an

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swey-vee-uh n]
- /ˈsweɪ vi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swey-vee-uh n]
- /ˈsweɪ vi ən/

Definitions of suevian word

noun suevian a member of an ancient Germanic people of uncertain origin, mentioned in the writings of Caesar and Tacitus. 1
noun suevian a member of a Germanic people that invaded France and Spain in the 5th century a.d. 1
adjective suevian of or relating to the Suevians. 1

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Origin of suevian

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < Latin Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Germanic orig.; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Suevian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Suevian

suevian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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