Manzonian

English

Etymology

From Italian Manzoni +‎ -an or +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -əʊniən

Adjective

Manzonian (comparative more Manzonian, superlative most Manzonian)

1. (literature) Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873), Italian poet and novelist.

Translations

of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni

• French: manzonien
• Italian: manzoniano (it)

Noun

Manzonian (plural Manzonians)

1. (literature) A follower of Alessandro Manzoni, or one who writes in his style.

Translations

follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni

• French: manzonien m, manzonienne f
• Italian: manzoniano (it) m, manzoniana f