campanian

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Campanian

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of the Italian region of Campania.

Sample sentence: The picturesque coastal towns of the Campanian region attract tourists from all around the world.

Sense 2:

In geology, pertaining to the last and latest epoch of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 83 to 72 million years ago.

Sample sentence: The discovery of well-preserved fossils from the Campanian age provides valuable insights into prehistoric life.

Sense 3:

Referring to an inhabitant of Campania.

Sample sentence: Giuseppe, a proud Campanian, loves to share stories about the rich traditions of his region.