catone

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Italian

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Etymology

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From Catone, from Latin Catōnem, name of Cato the Elder (234 ca. BCE–149 BCE), known for his proverbial strictness, and Cato the Younger (95 BCE–46 BCE), known as a fierce defender of the freedom of the Republic.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kaˈto.ne/
  • Rhymes: -one
  • Hyphenation: ca‧tó‧ne

Noun

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catone m (plural catoni)

  1. (often ironic) one who is austere and of strict conduct; martinet
    Synonyms: castigamatti, castigatore, censore, fustigatore, moralista
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