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

In 2024, a Lithuanian court sentenced Antonov in absentia to 10.5 years in prison for embezzlement.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Born in 1932 in South Africa to Lithuanian Jewish immigrants who ran a malt business, Kirsh ventured into grain milling and then distribution, according to news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

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

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Lithuanian tradition called for an empty place to be left at the table for family members who were gone or deceased.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys