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Cinquecentist

adj · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /tʃiŋkwɛˈtʃɛntɪst/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /t͡ʃiŋkwəˈt͡ʃɛntɪst/
  • General-American: /-ɾɪst/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the art of Italy in the sixteenth century.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of Cinquecentist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 3

An Italian of the sixteenth century, especially a poet or an artist.

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noun

Meaning 4

A student or imitator of the art or literature of that period.

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noun

Meaning 5

The style of art or architecture of that period.

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noun

Meaning 6

Alternative letter-case form of Cinquecentist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

From Italian cinquecentista (“Cinquecentist”), from cinquecento (“sixteenth century”) + -ista (“-ist, suffix indicating a person with a particular creative or academic role”); compare French cinquecentiste.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cinquecentiste — Italian of the sixteenth century
  • Italian: cinquecentista — Italian of the sixteenth century