Lithuanian

American  

[lith-oo-ey-nee-uhn] / ˌlɪθ uˈeɪ ni ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Lithuania, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Lithuania.

2. a Baltic language, the official language of Lithuania. Lith, Lith.

Lithuanian British  

/ ˌlɪθjʊˈeɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Lithuania, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Lithuania: belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family

2. a native or inhabitant of Lithuania

Etymology

Origin of Lithuanian

First recorded in 1600–10; Lithuani(a) ( def. ) + -an

Example Sentences

He is accused of having stripped assets and funds from a leading Lithuanian bank, Snoras, where he was a majority shareholder, between 2008 and 2011, when the lender was nationalised.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"This is a very sensitive and important area for us... All countries must ensure airspace security and inform other countries if they see risks. Belarus does the same," said Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The group is already authorized to operate across the European Union through its Lithuanian banking license.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Lithuanian prosecutors launched a human trafficking investigation on Tuesday after prominent Lithuanians were named in the files.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

We sat around the crackling fires and sang Lithuanian songs.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys