"Little Italy" meaning in English

See Little Italy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Little Italy}} Little Italy
  1. Any ethnic enclave populated primarily by Italians or people of Italian ancestry, usually in an urban neighborhood. Derived forms: NoLIta
    Sense id: en-Little_Italy-en-name-~3skiRLf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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