Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Neapolitan

noun
Ne·​a·​pol·​i·​tan | \ ˌnē-ə-ˈpä-lə-tən How to pronounce Neapolitan (audio) \

Definition of Neapolitan

: a native or inhabitant of Naples, Italy

Other Words from Neapolitan

Neapolitan adjective

First Known Use of Neapolitan

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Neapolitan

Middle English, from Latin neapolitanus of Naples, from Greek neapolitēs citizen of Naples, from Neapolis Naples

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

cantankerous

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!