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English
Etymology
From Northumbria + -an.
Proper noun
Northumbrian
- The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.
- (historical) The variety of English spoken in Northumbria before the Conquest.
Noun
Northumbrian (plural Northumbrians)
- An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.
Adjective
Northumbrian (comparative more Northumbrian, superlative most Northumbrian)
- Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.
- Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.
2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 75:The line along the Northumbrian coast to Berwick and into Scotland is stunning (even on a Voyager!), and the weather is perfect - just sit back, relax, and enjoy the motion picture that plays beyond the window.
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