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Definition of Natalian in English:

Natalian

adjective

rare

  • Of, belonging to, or relating to Natal, formerly a colony, South African province, and, since 1994, a part of the province of KwaZulu-Natal, located on the east coast of South Africa.

    The attributive use of "Natal" has largely replaced Natalian in this sense.

Pronunciation

Natalian

/nəˈtalɪən/ /nəˈtɑːlɪən/

noun

  • A native or inhabitant of Natal, or (now) of KwaZulu-Natal.

Pronunciation

Natalian

/nəˈtalɪən/ /nəˈtɑːlɪən/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the name of Natal + -ian.