Illyrian

Pronunciation

• US enPR: /i-ˈlir-Ä“-É™n/

• UK IPA: /ɪˈlɪərɪən/

Full definition of Illyrian

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians.She was Illyrian.
2. In the Illyrian language.The Illyrian manual included with the device was of no help to Jacques.

Proper noun

1. An inhabitant of ancient Illyria.
2. An extinct Indo-European language or languages spoken at the North-West Balkans.
3. An inhabitant of Roman province of Illyricum (Illyro-Roman).
4. An old term for South Slavs, especially Croats, used in 17th-19th centuries.
5. A proposed term for Proto-Albanians.
6. A member of the Illyrian movement.

Derived terms

• Thraco-Illyrian