Lituania
/lituˈanja/noun
The country Lithuania, especially in Spanish, Italian, and Latin contexts.
Did you know?The origin of the name is disputed, but one leading theory connects it to the Lietava, a small river in Lithuania whose name may have come to represent the entire land.
Etymological Timeline
13th Century
Old East Slavic
Litva
“The historical name used for Lithuania in Slavic sources.”
13th Century
Latin
Litvania
“Medieval Latin form used for the Lithuanian land and polity.”
14th Century
Latin
Lituania
“A later Latin form of the country’s name.”
Modern Spanish
Spanish
Lituania
“The modern Spanish name for Lithuania.”
Modern Italian
Italian
Lituania
“The modern Italian name for Lithuania.”
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