Definition
Definition of Mediterranean - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
peopleperson from countries around the sea between Europe and Africa
- She is a Mediterranean with a rich cultural heritage.
2.
geographythe sea between Europe, Africa, and Asia
- The Mediterranean is known for its clear blue waters.
Adjective
1.
climatehaving a climate with hot summers and mild winters
- The Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing olives.
2.
geographyrelating to the sea and lands between Europe, Africa, and Asia
- The Mediterranean climate is known for its mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
3.
culturefrom countries bordering the sea between Europe, Africa, and Asia
- Mediterranean cuisine includes a lot of seafood.
Expressions with Mediterranean
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes whole grains and lean proteins.
made to look or taste like things from the Mediterranean
We had a Mediterranean-inspired salad for lunch.
sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia
The Mediterranean Sea is a popular destination for tourists seeking sunny beaches..
hereditary disorder causing recurrent fever in Mediterranean groups
Familial Mediterranean fever is common among Armenians and Sephardi Jews.
inherited anemia from faulty hemoglobin synthesis
Mediterranean anemia is common in certain ethnic groups.
genetic disorder causing recurrent fever and inflammation
She was diagnosed with Mediterranean fever at a young age.
fruit fly species causing extensive crop damage
The Mediterranean fruit fly infested the orange groves.
Origin of Mediterranean
Latin, Mediterraneus (inland)
Terms with Mediterranean included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
plant
tree that produces olives, native to Mediterranean regions
cooking
leaves from a Mediterranean herb used to flavor dishes
Mediterranean dish
grape leaves filled with rice and herbs
plant
tree that produces olives, native to Mediterranean regions
city facts
chief port and national seat in northern Tunisia on Mediterranean
geography conflict
coastal region known for conflict at Mediterranean's southeastern corner
recipe ingredient
thin dough used in Mediterranean cooking
tree
Mediterranean pine with an umbrella shape
maritime
long rowing boat used in the Mediterranean
herb
mediterranean plant with aromatic leaves used in cooking
Mediterranean plant
lily with broad white flowers from eastern Mediterranean
tree
pine tree native to the Mediterranean region
history
academic field focused on ancient Mediterranean civilizations
europe species
large cane plant in the Mediterranean region
botany
pine tree native to the western Mediterranean
landforms
mountain range along the Mediterranean coast in Western Asia
abr: Mediterranean
from or related to the Mediterranean Sea
shrub
small Mediterranean tree with aromatic, glossy leaves and berries
botany
Mediterranean herb used for flavoring
cuisine
Mediterranean sauce made of garlic and olive oil
Spain
city in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean
plant
dense Mediterranean coastal scrub with evergreen plants
mediterranean botany
evergreen woody plant grown for fragrant resin, called mastic gum
Mediterranean vessel
vessel with long prow and lateen sails
Examples of Mediterranean in a sentence
Many Mediterraneans celebrate the festival with enthusiasm. Many ancient civilizations thrived around the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean has a rich maritime history. The Mediterranean weather attracts many tourists. Farmers benefit from the Mediterranean conditions for their crops. They enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise last summer.
Mediterranean cuisine is popular for its fresh ingredients. The Mediterranean diet is praised for its health benefits. Mediterranean architecture often features arched windows.
View all translations of Mediterranean
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:Méditerranéen, méditerranéen, ...
- German:Mittelmeerländer, mediterran, ...
- Italian:mediterraneo, temperato, ...
- Spanish:mediterránea, mediterráneo, ...
- Portuguese:mediterrânico, do Mediterrâneo, ...
- Chinese:地中海人, 地中海的, ...
- Japanese:地中海人, 地中海性, ...
- Arabic:مُتَوَسِّطِي, مُتَوَسِّطِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:יַם תִּיכוֹנִי, יָם תִּיכוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:средиземноморец, средиземноморский, ...
- Ukrainian:середземноморець, середземноморський, ...
- Hindi:भूमध्यसागरीय, मध्यम, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the