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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inhabitant of Silesia. countable

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to Silesia. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Lower Silesian, a Germanic language or dialect spoken in southwestern parts of what is now Poland (Lower Silesia). uncountable
2. 2
   Upper Silesian, a West Slavic language spoken in southwestern parts of Poland and the Czech Republic. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

lower silesiansilesian germansilesian germanupper silesianupper silesian

Example

More examples

"We offer help to those who don't speak Silesian."

Etymology

From Silesia + -an.

Related phrases

Lower Silesian VoivodeshipMoravian-Silesian Regionczech republiclower silesialower silesianupper silesian

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