Meanings
proper noun
- A region of ancient Italy, comprising modern Basilicata and Cilento.
Origin
- LatinLūcānia
- EnglishLucania
Borrowed from Latin Lūcānia.
More words from Latin
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French Lucanie
- Lucanieregion
Italian Lucania
- Lucaniaregion
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APA
Lucania. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lucania
MLA
“Lucania.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lucania. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Lucania,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lucania.
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