Ghibelline

noun

Ghib·​el·​line ˈgi-bə-ˌlēn How to pronounce Ghibelline (audio)
-ˌlīn,
-lən
: a member of an aristocratic political party in medieval Italy supporting the authority of the German emperors compare guelf

Word History

Etymology

Italian Ghibellino

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ghibelline was in 1573

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Cite this Entry

“Ghibelline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ghibelline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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