Italianism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A loanword from the Italian language.
  2. 2
    A characteristic of Italy or the Italian people.
  3. 3
    A tendency to assimilate or imitate the culture or customs of Italy.

Etymology

From Italian + -ism.

Related phrases

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