Carbonari

See also: carbonari

English

Etymology

From Italian carbonari, plural of carbonaro (dialectal, literally “charcoal burner”), from carbone (“coal”). Cognate with carbonara.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹɪ/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹi/
• Rhymes: -ɑːɹi

Noun

Carbonari pl (normally plural, singular Carbonaro)

1. (historical) Members of secret revolutionary societies founded in early 19th-century Italy, often with a patriotic and liberal focus.

Derived terms

• Carbonarism

Translations

members of secret revolutionary societies of early 19th-century Italy

• Portuguese: carbonários m pl