Walian

English

Etymology

From Wales +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈweɪljən/, /ˈweɪliən/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈweɪ.li.ən/

Noun

Walian (plural Welsh or Walians)

1. (uncommon) A Welsh person.

Usage notes

Sometimes used as an ungendered alternative to the traditional and still more common Welshman. More often used in the compounds North and South Walian.

Synonyms

• the Welsh, the Welshry, the Cymry, (collective); Cambrian, Cymric (dated); Welshy, Welshie (informal, sometimes derogatory); the British, Briton (obsolete); Welsher (obsolete)

Hyponyms

• Welshman, Welshwoman, Walesman (obsolete)

Derived terms

• North Walian, South Walian, Mid Walian, West Walian

Adjective

Walian (comparative more Walian, superlative most Walian)

1. (uncommon) Synonym of Welsh: of or relating to Wales.

References

• “Walian, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, 2021.