Mediterranean

/mɛdɪtərˈeɪniɪn/

/mɛdɪtəˈreɪniən/

Other forms: Mediterraneans

Definitions of Mediterranean

1. noun

   the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
   synonyms: Mediterranean Sea

   example of:

   sea

   a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

   types:

   mare nostrum

   (our sea) the Mediterranean to the ancient Romans
2. adjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea
   “Mediterranean countries”