Azerbaijanian

/ˌæzərbaɪˈdʒeɪniən/ noun, adjective

Definition

An alternative form meaning a person from Azerbaijan or the language/culture of Azerbaijan; relating to that country.

Etymology

From Azerbaijan with the English suffix '-ian,' which is perhaps the most common way English forms nationality adjectives (Russian, Italian, Indian). This is a variant alongside 'Azerbaijani' and 'Azerbaijanese.'

Kelly Says

We have three different ways to say the same nationality (Azerbaijani, Azerbaijanian, Azerbaijanese)—English's enthusiasm for creating nationality words means we've got overlapping options, and it's basically a historical accident of language evolution!

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