Danubian

adjective

Da·​nu·​bi·​an (ˈ)da¦n(y)übēən How to pronounce Danubian (audio)
dəˈn-
1
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or bordering on the Danube river
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the nations or peoples near the Danube river
3
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric Neolithic culture in the Danube basin

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Danubius Danube (from Latin Danuvius) + English -an

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“Danubian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Danubian. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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