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Cas⋅til⋅ian

  [ka-stil-yuhn]
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–noun
1. the dialect of Spanish spoken in Castile.
2. the official standard form of the Spanish language as spoken in Spain, based on this dialect.
3. a native or inhabitant of Castile.
–adjective
4. of or pertaining to Castile.
Origin:
1520–30; Castile + -ian
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Cas·til·ian   (kā-stĭl'yən)   
n.  

  1. A native or inhabitant of Castile.

    1. The Spanish dialect of Castile.

    2. The standard literary and official form of Spanish, which is based on this dialect.

adj.  Of or relating to Castile or its people, language, or culture.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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