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- [kar-uh-lin-jee-uh n]
- /ˌkær əˈlɪn dʒi ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kar-uh-lin-jee-uh n]
- /ˌkær əˈlɪn dʒi ən/
Definitions of carolingian word
- adjective carolingian of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel, which ruled in France from 751–987 ad and in Germany until 911 ad 3
- noun carolingian a member of the dynasty of the Carolingian Franks 3
- adjective carolingian designating or of the second Frankish dynasty, founded ( a.d. 751) by Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel 3
- noun carolingian a member of this dynasty 3
- adjective carolingian of or relating to the Frankish dynasty that reigned in France a.d. 751–987, first under Charlemagne, and in Germany until a.d. 911. 1
- adjective carolingian pertaining to or designating the arts, script, or culture of the Carolingian period, chiefly characterized by a revival of the forms of classical antiquity modified by ecclesiastical requirements: Carolingian renaissance. 1
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Origin of carolingian
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; re-formation of earlier Carlovingian (conformed to Medieval Latin Carolus Magnus Charlemagne) < French carlovingien, equivalent to Medieval Latin Car(o)l(us) + French -ovingien, extracted from mérovingien Merovingian
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Parts of speech for Carolingian
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carolingian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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