Garibaldian

/ɡærɪˈbɔːldiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian military leader, or his methods of fighting for Italian unification in the 19th century.

Etymology

From the proper name Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) plus -an (adjective-forming suffix), referring to the famous Italian general and nationalist.

Kelly Says

Garibaldi was so famous that his name became an adjective—and his red shirt became the symbol of nationalist movements worldwide, showing how one person can stamp their identity on history!

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