I. noun
also rhe·tian ˈrēsh(ē)ən
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin rhaet us rhaetian + English -an
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Rhaetia
2. : rhaeto-romanic
II. adjective
also rhetian “
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Rhaetia, ancient Roman province south of the Danube river corresponding with Tirol and the Grisons (from Rhaeti Rhaetians + -ia -y) + English -an
1. : of or relating to ancient Rhaetia
2. : of or relating to the people of ancient Rhaetia