ITALIANISM


Meaning of ITALIANISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌni-zəm, i- also ]

ī- noun

Date: 1594

1.

a. : a quality characteristic of Italy or the Italian people

b. : a characteristic feature of Italian occurring in another language

2.

a. : specialized interest in or emulation of Italian qualities or achievements

b. : promotion or love of Italian policies or ideals

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.