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saloio

nounmasculineregionalcommon/sɐˈloju/sa·loi·o

Definition

1

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.

Usage examples

The 'saloios' came to sell their produce at the Lisbon market. / He was called a 'saloio' for his simple ways.