Moravian
- adjective
- /məˈreɪviən/
- A similar situation occurred in Granger, where most of the population today is of Moravian descent.
- Czech and Moravian
- Moravian dialect
- Moravian culture
Examples
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When speaking their native language, immigrants distinguished between Czech and Moravian culture, spoken language, and history.
Academic text (1996) -
The concept of Moravian identity described above has not survived intact the switch to English.
Academic text (1996) -
Radio Star was playing Moravian folk songs in the background.
Fiction book (1999) -
In many Czech and Moravian families in Texas, at least one member played a musical instrument.
Academic text (1996) -
Certain elements of Moravian folk culture are still observed at Texas weddings.
Academic text (1996) -
Various anecdotes exist about visitors from Bohemia who are unable to understand the Moravian speech of Texas.
Academic text (1996) -
Singing a traditional song in Moravian dialect, they remove the bride's veil.
Academic text (1996) -
Czech and Moravian immigrants succeeded in establishing settlements in Texas that were almost totally self-sufficient.
Academic text (1996) -
The hammered dulcimer (cimbal/cymbal/cimbalom) is one of the few elements of Moravian folk music preserved in Texas.
Academic text (1996) -
Many festivals celebrate Moravian traditions, showcasing their unique music and dance.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Moravian comes from the place name Moravia, which is named after the Morava River in central Europe. So Moravian means 'of or from Moravia', the region now in the eastern Czech Republic.