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saloio

nounmasculineregional/sɐˈloju/medium

sa·loi·o

Definition

Inhabitant of the rural areas around Lisbon (the 'saloia' region). By extension, a peasant or rustic person, sometimes with a pejorative connotation of lack of sophistication.
The 'saloios' came to sell their produce at the Lisbon market. / He was called a 'saloio' for his simple ways.

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-ṣaḥl' (a planície, o campo), através do moçárabe. Originalmente designava o habitante da região saloia (campo em torno de Lisboa).

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