DictionarydalmatianRegional origin
noun / adjective

dalmatian

From or relating to Dalmatia.

The museum displays Dalmatian art alongside maps of the region.

Etymology

The adjective is formed from the regional name Dalmatia. It identifies people or things by their connection with that Adriatic region.

More examples

  • Our family prepares traditional Dalmatian dishes for holidays.
  • She is a Dalmatian who now lives in Chicago.
  • We explore several Dalmatian islands by ferry.

Forms

Dalmatian · Dalmatians

Dalmatia noun — A region along Croatia's eastern Adriatic coast.

Similar words

Croatian
Describes all of Croatia, not specifically its Dalmatian region.