cicerone

cic·e·ro·ne

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sis-uh-roh-nee, chich-uh-; Italian chee-che-raw-ne]
- /ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni, ˌtʃɪtʃ ə-; Italian ˌtʃi tʃɛˈrɔ nɛ/
- /ˌtʃɪ.tʃə.ˈrəʊ.ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-uh-roh-nee, chich-uh-; Italian chee-che-raw-ne]
- /ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni, ˌtʃɪtʃ ə-; Italian ˌtʃi tʃɛˈrɔ nɛ/

Definitions of cicerone word

noun cicerone a person who conducts and informs sightseers; a tour guide 3
noun cicerone a guide who explains the history and chief features of a place to sightseers 3
noun plural cicerone a person who conducts sightseers; guide. 1
noun cicerone A guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers. 1
noun cicerone A guide who shows people around tourist sights. 0

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Origin of cicerone

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; Italian < Latin Cicerōnem, accusative of Cicerō Cicero, the guide being thought of as having the knowledge and eloquence of Cicero

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Parts of speech for Cicerone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cicerone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for cicerone

noun cicerone

guide — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
conductor — A conductor is a person who stands in front of an orchestra or choir and directs its performance.
pilot — a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
mentor — (in the Odyssey) a loyal adviser of Odysseus entrusted with the care and education of Telemachus.

All 4 Synonyms of cicerone