Iberian
Iberian
Iberian (/aɪˈbɪəriən/; from Latin: Iberus, Greek: Ibērēs) refers to the indigenous inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, located in southwestern Europe. The term can also refer to anything related to the Iberian Peninsula, including its culture, languages, and history.
Etymology
The term "Iberian" derives from the ancient Greek name for the inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, Ibērēs. This, in turn, is believed to have originated from the river Ebro (or Iberus in Latin), which is the second longest river on the peninsula.
Related Terms
- Iberian Peninsula: The geographical region in southwestern Europe where the Iberians lived.
- Iberian languages: A set of languages spoken in the Iberian Peninsula, including Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Basque.
- Iberian culture: The culture of the Iberian people, including their art, architecture, and societal structures.
- Iberian history: The history of the Iberian Peninsula, from prehistoric times to the present day.
Pronunciation
The term "Iberian" is pronounced as /aɪˈbɪəriən/.
See Also
- Celtiberians: An ancient people who lived in the eastern and central parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Pre-Roman peoples of the Iberian Peninsula: The various cultures and tribes that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman conquest.
- Iberian scripts: The writing systems used in the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman conquest.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iberian
- Wikipedia's article - Iberian
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