Bavarian

American

[buh-vair-ee-uhn] / bəˈvɛər i ən /

adjective

of or relating to Bavaria, its inhabitants, or their dialect.

noun

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria.
the High German speech of Bavaria and Austria.

Etymology

Origin of Bavarian

First recorded in 1630–40; Bavari(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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The Bavarian group brought in 15.25 billion euros in insurance revenue from insurance contracts issued for the quarter, in line with estimates of a 15.3 billion-euro result and last year’s result.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rubio, who is seen as less of an ideologue, will lead the US delegation to the annual security and defense talks, which run through Sunday in the Bavarian capital.

From Barron's

Bavarian comedian Maxi Schafroth, 41, attempted to run up the Stars and Stripes on a flagpole near the cultural centre in Nuuk, before he was confronted by angry passers-by.

From Barron's

He has traveled from Denver to Montana with a cattle rancher, investigated lead contamination at California's child-care facilities and researched Bavarian tourism in Washington state.

From The Wall Street Journal

The distinct Bavarian dialect spoken in Munich certainly does not help in that regard.

From BBC

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