Basilicata
geographical name
Ba·si·li·ca·ta
| \ bä-ˌzē-lē-ˈkä-tä
\
\
variants:
or formerly Lucania \
lü-ˈkā-nyə
, -ˈkä-
\
, -ˈkä-
\
Definition of Basilicata
region of southern Italy on the Gulf of Taranto; capital Potenza population 604,807
Learn More About Basilicata
Statistics for Basilicata
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Basilicata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basilicata. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Basilicata