Carinthia

geographical name

region of central Europe in the eastern Alps; once a duchy; Austrian crown land 1849–1918; after 1918 most became part of Austria with parts going to Italy and the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Carinthia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carinthia. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on Carinthia

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!