Carbonari

See also: carbonari

English

Etymology

Italian carbonari, plural of carbonaro (dialectal, literally “charcoal burner”), from carbone (“coal”). Cognate with carbonara.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹɪ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹi/
  • Rhymes: -ɑːɹi

Noun

Carbonari pl (normally plural, singular Carbonaro)

  1. (historical) Members of secret revolutionary societies founded in early 19th-century Italy, often with a patriotic and liberal focus.

Derived terms

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