noun
magnifico
noun
1
A historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice.
"The magnifico arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress."
2
A historical title for the head, or rector, of certain German universities.
"The magnifico presided over the university's graduation ceremony."
How to Use Magnifico
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal old-fashioned title of respect, roughly "the great one," used for Venetian nobles or certain university rectors.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
magnificos plural, magnificoes plural
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Etymology
From Italian magnifico ("magnificent"), a close relative of the English word "magnific."