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Balearic

Balearic

1 7.7
A person from the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea that belong to Spain
  • noun
: balear
  • My friend is a Balearic who has lived on the island of Mallorca all her life.

Examples

  • Many Balearics enjoy sailing and diving in the crystal-clear waters surrounding their islands.

  • These included Spaniards, Libyans, Balearic Islanders, Ghouls, Italians, Greeks, and more.

  • The Balearics are known for their beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Synonyms

Spaniard
vsBalearic
39 1.7

A person from Spain

is from a specific island group within Spain not from the whole country
español
vsBalearic
7.5

A person from Spain

is from a specific island group within Spain rather than the country at large

Compounds

Balearic Islands
1 4.1

A group of islands in the western Mediterranean Sea off the east coast of Spain, including Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza

Surface Forms

Balearic singular
Balearics plural

Etymology

Balearic (a person) means someone from the Balearic Islands, and the island name comes from the old Greek word ballein 'to throw' since the people there were long known as skilled slingers. So a Balearic is simply a person from those islands.