释义 |
ital·ian·ism \-yəˌnizəm\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: probably from Middle French italianisme, from Old Italian italiano Italian + Middle French -isme -ism — more at italianate 1. a. : a quality or group of qualities distinctive of Italy or the Italian people b. : a linguistic feature (as a pronunciation or a word or a phrase or an idiom) borrowed from or suggestive of the Italian language 2. a. : specialized interest in or emulation of Italian qualities or achievements b. : attachment to or furtherance of Italian policies or ideals |