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Galwegian

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɡɔːlˈwiːdʒən/
  • General-American: /ɡɔlˈwid͡ʒən/
  • rhymes with -iːdʒən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Galloway, Scotland, or to its historic people, language and culture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to Galway, Ireland, or to its residents.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Someone from Galloway.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Someone from Galway.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Galwayman, Galwaywoman

Antonyms: none provided

5

adjective

Meaning 5

of or relating to or characteristic of the Scottish district of Galloway or its people

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Galloway or Galway + -ian.