Viennese

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English

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Etymology

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From Vienna +‎ -ese.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌviː.əˈniːz/
  • Rhymes: -iːz
  • Hyphenation: Vi‧enn‧ese

Adjective

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Viennese (comparative more Viennese, superlative most Viennese)

  1. Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

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Noun

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Viennese (plural Viennese)

  1. An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

Usage notes

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As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Viennese", "writing about Viennese cuisine as a Viennese") is uncommon and often taken as incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Viennese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Viennese cuisine as a Viennese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only used primarily as an adjective or as a plural noun.

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