Meaning & use
Luso
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Relating to Portugal or the Portuguese people (used as a combining form).
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Scholars study Luso-African literature to trace centuries of cultural exchange.
The conference focused on Luso-Brazilian relations throughout history.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'Lusitania,' the Roman name for the region roughly corresponding to modern Portugal; rarely used alone, mostly in compounds like 'Lusophone.'
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