Condottiere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɔn.dɔtˈjɛɹ.eɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Condottiere is a noun meaning (historical) A mercenary military leader from 14th-century Italy and later in other parts of Europe.
Meaning
(historical) A mercenary military leader from 14th-century Italy and later in other parts of Europe.
Example Sentences
Statues of condottieri stood in their airless niches, darkness flaring in their eye sockets and nostrils.
Word Forms
- condottieres
- condottieri
Synonyms for condottiere
Depending on context, synonyms include mercenary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include freelance, contadino, vetturino, bravo, tourneyer, cateran.
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