ital·ian·ate
| \ ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnāt
, i- \
, i- \
italianated; italianating
Definition of italianate
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Italianate
adjective
Ital·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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/italianate. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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Italianate
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: 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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