mediterranean
adjectiveUK /ˌmed.ɪ.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
US /ˌmed.ə.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Something Mediterranean comes from or is about the sea between Europe and Africa.
We ate Mediterranean food like olives and flatbread by the sea.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who lives near the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean sailors knew the winds well.
3. The Mediterranean Sea itself, the large sea between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Many ships cross the Mediterranean every day.
4. A style of cooking with olive oil, fish, and fresh vegetables.
She loves Mediterranean dishes like Greek salad.