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Alentejan

adjective/ɐlẽtɨˈʒɐnu/medium

a·len·te·ja·no

Definitions

1From or relating to the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Alentejan polyphonic singing is a UNESCO cultural heritage.
He loves Alentejan cuisine, especially the bread and olive oil.
Common collocations
Alentejan singingAlentejan plains
2A person from the Alentejo region of Portugal.
The Alentejans are known for their traditional songs.
He is an Alentejan, proud of his roots.

Etymology

De 'Alentejo' (região de Portugal) + sufixo '-ano'.

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