Karelian
/kəˈriːlɪən
/adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the Northern European region of Karelia: the harsh Karelian landscape...
- The rounded corners of the refectory were intended to withstand the harsh Karelian frosts.
- He designed and built a studio in the Finnish countryside inspired by traditional Karelian architecture.
- Prompted by their mothers they formed a group to sing and play traditional Karelian tunes.
noun
A native or inhabitant of the Northern European region of Karelia: the Karelians began to grow turnips, onions, potatoes and hemp...
- These groups speak languages that are related to modern Finnish and/or Hungarian and include the Karelians, Komi, Maris, Mordvins, and Udmurts.
- Karelians now enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in the country.
- Most Finns are Lutheran while the majority of Karelians are Eastern Orthodox.
