Umbrian
/ˈʌm.bri.ən/noun
Relating to Umbria, its ancient inhabitants, or the extinct Umbrian language of central Italy.
Did you know?The most important surviving Umbrian texts are the Iguvine Tablets, bronze plates describing priestly ceremonies, sacrifices, omens, and ritual law.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ὄμβρικοι (Ómbrikoi)
“The Umbrians, an ancient people of central Italy; the origin of the name is uncertain.”
Ancient Latin
Latin
Umbri
“The Umbri, an Italic people living in central Italy.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Umbria
“The Roman territorial name for the region associated with the Umbri.”
19th Century
English
Umbrian
“Relating to Umbria or its ancient people and language.”
Modern English
English
Umbrian
“Relating to the Italian region of Umbria, its culture, or the ancient Umbrian language.”