I. ə̇ˈtalyən, chiefly dial or substand or disparaging (ˈ)ī|t- noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin Italia Italy (from Greek Italia ) + Middle English -an
1.
a. : a native or inhabitant of Italy
b. : one that is of Italian descent
2. : the language of the Italians developed from the Vulgar Latin of ancient times
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Italians
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Italian language