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Manzonian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -əʊniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A follower of Alessandro Manzoni, or one who writes in his style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Italian Manzoni + -an or + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: manzonien — of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni
  • Italian: manzoniano — of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni
  • French: manzonien — follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni
  • French: manzonienne — follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni
  • Italian: manzoniano — follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni
  • Italian: manzoniana — follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni