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Charlemagne
SHAH-luh-mayn
Charlemagne (name) means King of the Franks who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD, ruling a vast empire across much of Western Europe. Example: “Charlemagne united much of medieval Europe under a single crown.”
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King of the Franks who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD, ruling a vast empire across much of Western Europe.
"Charlemagne united much of medieval Europe under a single crown."
How to use Charlemagne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical name — the famous medieval emperor known as "Charles the Great."
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Etymology
From Old French Carles li Magnes ("Charles the Great"), from Latin Carolus Magnus.
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What does “Charlemagne” mean?
The word “Charlemagne” means king of the Franks who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD, ruling a vast empire across much of Western Europe. In plain terms, a historical name — the famous medieval emperor known as "Charles the Great.".
How do you pronounce “Charlemagne”?
“Charlemagne” is pronounced SHAH-luh-mayn (/ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Charlemagne” in a sentence?
Here is “Charlemagne” used in a sentence: “Charlemagne united much of medieval Europe under a single crown.”
What part of speech is “Charlemagne”?
“Charlemagne” is a name.
Where does the word “Charlemagne” come from?
The word “Charlemagne” comes from Latin. From Old French Carles li Magnes ("Charles the Great"), from Latin Carolus Magnus.
