Walian
التعريفات والمعاني
== English ==
=== Etymology ===
From Wales + -ian.
=== Pronunciation ===
(General American) IPA(key): /ˈweɪljən/, /ˈweɪliən/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈweɪ.li.ən/
Rhymes: -eɪliən
=== Noun ===
Walian (plural Welsh or Walians)
(uncommon) A Welsh person.
==== Usage notes ====
Sometimes used as an ungendered alternative to the traditional and still more common Welshman. More often used in the compounds North and South Walian.
==== Synonyms ====
the Welsh, the Welshry, the Cymry, (collective); Cambrian, Cymric (dated); Welshy, Welshie (informal, sometimes derogatory); the British, Briton (obsolete); Welsher (obsolete)
==== Hyponyms ====
Welshman, Welshwoman, Walesman (obsolete)
North Walian, Gog; South Walian
==== Derived terms ====
North Walian, South Walian, Mid Walian, West Walian
=== Adjective ===
Walian (comparative more Walian, superlative most Walian)
(uncommon) Synonym of Welsh: of or relating to Wales.
=== References ===
“Walian, n.”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021.