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Italianism definition

Ital·ian·ism (-yə niz′əm)

noun

  1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to Italian
  2. an Italian custom, belief, etc.
  3. Italian spirit, quality, etc.
  4. fondness for Italian customs, ideas, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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