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magnifico

Magnifico (noun) means a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice. Example: “The magnifico arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress.”

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 notes

In plain EnglishA formal old-fashioned title of respect, roughly "the great one," used for Venetian nobles or certain university rectors.

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Word forms

magnificos plural, magnificoes plural

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Etymology

From Italian magnifico ("magnificent"), a close relative of the English word "magnific."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “magnifico” mean?

The word “magnifico” means a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice. In plain terms, a formal old-fashioned title of respect, roughly "the great one," used for Venetian nobles or certain university rectors.

How do you use “magnifico” in a sentence?

Here is “magnifico” used in a sentence: “The magnifico arrived at the ceremony in full ceremonial dress.”

What part of speech is “magnifico”?

“Magnifico” is a noun.

Where does the word “magnifico” come from?

The word “magnifico” comes from Italian. From Italian magnifico ("magnificent"), a close relative of the English word "magnific.".

How many meanings does “magnifico” have?

“Magnifico” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice.

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