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italoamericano

Italian-American

adjective ee-tah-loh-ah-meh-ree-KAH-noh Rare
People & Society Nationality

Origin: Compound of italiano + americano.

Usage Note

Italoamericano describes people, culture, or communities of Italian descent in America. It can function as both adjective and noun: un italoamericano (an Italian-American person). The hyphenated form italo-americano is also common. Agree in gender and number as a standard -o/-a adjective.

Examples

"La comunità italoamericana è molto attiva a New York."

Natural Translation

The Italian-American community is very active in New York.

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