Definition of Cantabrian in English:
Cantabrian
adjective kanˈtabrɪənkænˈtæbriən
Relating to or characteristic of the Spanish region of Cantabria or its inhabitants.
the central Cantabrian coast
Example sentencesExamples
- It's probably advisable to push southwards following the track over the Cantabrian border.
- He was a man of the Cantabrian Mountains and coast round Santander.
- Last year, a group of researchers explored the prehistoric art at the Cantabrian Caves in Spain.
- He is currently excavating a large cave site in the Cantabrian Mountains of northern Spain.
- The Cantabrian beaches of the north are enormous and popular.
noun kanˈtabrɪənkænˈtæbriən
A native or inhabitant of the Spanish region of Cantabria.
Example sentencesExamples
- This sweet village makes a fine day trip from Santander and is a popular summer retreat for wealthy Cantabrians.
- The foundation of the new colony was a result of the end of the wars against the Cantabrians in the north of Hispania.
- The kingdom of the Cantabrians was in part overturned by Moorish occupation.
- Augustus was preparing a campaign against the Cantabrians.
- In 1575, the Spaniard Juan de Escalante de Mendoza, a Cantabrian, finished the composition of his work.
Definition of Cantabrian in US English:
Cantabrian
adjectivekænˈtæbriənkanˈtabrēən
Relating to or characteristic of the Spanish region of Cantabria or its inhabitants.
the central Cantabrian coast
Example sentencesExamples
- It's probably advisable to push southwards following the track over the Cantabrian border.
- He is currently excavating a large cave site in the Cantabrian Mountains of northern Spain.
- The Cantabrian beaches of the north are enormous and popular.
- He was a man of the Cantabrian Mountains and coast round Santander.
- Last year, a group of researchers explored the prehistoric art at the Cantabrian Caves in Spain.
nounkænˈtæbriənkanˈtabrēən
A native or inhabitant of the Spanish region of Cantabria.
Example sentencesExamples
- The kingdom of the Cantabrians was in part overturned by Moorish occupation.
- The foundation of the new colony was a result of the end of the wars against the Cantabrians in the north of Hispania.
- This sweet village makes a fine day trip from Santander and is a popular summer retreat for wealthy Cantabrians.
- Augustus was preparing a campaign against the Cantabrians.
- In 1575, the Spaniard Juan de Escalante de Mendoza, a Cantabrian, finished the composition of his work.