Etymology

Lusitania

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Today it means: An ancient Roman province, roughly corresponding to modern Portugal. Full definition →

Latin Lūsītānia
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  1. LatinLūsītānus
  2. LatinLūsītānia
  3. English todayLusitania

Borrowed from Latin Lūsītānia. By surface analysis, Lusitan + -ia.

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