ital·ian·ate | \ ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnāt 
, i- \
, i- \italianated; italianating
Definition of italianate
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Italianate
adjectiveItal·ian·ate | \ ə-ˈtal-yə-nət , -ˌnāt, i- \
, -ˌnāt, i- \Definition of Italianate (Entry 2 of 2)
: Italian in quality or characteristics
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Italianate
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Italianate
: showing the influence of the art or culture of Italy
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The first known use of italianate was in 1567
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