Mediterranean Definition

Mediterranean
adj

1. In, belonging or relating to the area of the Mediterranean Sea, a large inland sea lying between S Europe, N Africa and SW Asia.
2. Characteristic of this area.
3. meteorol.
Said of a climate: characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
4. Said of a human physical type: slight to medium stature and with a dark complexion.

noun

1. The Mediterranean Sea and the area surrounding it, or both.

Form: the Mediterranean
2. A person born or living in one of the countries which borders on to the Mediterranean Sea.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin mediterraneus, from medius middle + terra earth.