capopopolo

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Italian

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Etymology

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From capo- +‎ popolo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌka.poˈpɔ.po.lo/[1]
  • Rhymes: -ɔpolo
  • Hyphenation: ca‧po‧pò‧po‧lo

Noun

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capopopolo m or f by sense (masculine plural capipopolo, feminine plural invariable)

  1. leader (usually self-appointed, during times of trouble)
  2. (derogatory) rabble rouser, demagogue

References

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  1. ^ capopopolo in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication