Italian Italian /ˌɪˈtæljən/

adjective

1. () Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language  ( Italian )
   of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language
    Italian cooking
   Italian cooking
   

noun

1. () The Romance language spoken in Italy  ( Italian language , Italian )
   the Romance language spoken in Italy
   
2. () A native or inhabitant of Italy  ( Italian )
   a native or inhabitant of Italy
    The Italian chef introduced the city to authentic pasta dishes.
   The Italian chef introduced the city to authentic pasta dishes.