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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

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In plain EnglishA historical name — the famous medieval emperor known as "Charles the Great."

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_____ united much of medieval Europe under a single crown.

Etymology

From Old French Carles li Magnes ("Charles the Great"), from Latin Carolus Magnus.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Charlemagne

Champagne

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Frequently asked questions

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.