Carbonari en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹɪ/ (UK)
- /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹi/ (US)
Etymology
From Italian carbonari, plural of carbonaro (dialectal, literally “charcoal burner”), from carbone (“coal”). Doublet of carbonara.
Meanings
- (historical, plural, plural-normally) Members of secret revolutionary societies founded in early 19th-century Italy, often with a patriotic and liberal focus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonaro | Number=Sing | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
pt carbonários (members of secret revolutionary societies of early 19th-century Italy)