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Angevin

Angevin

1 9.9
A person from Anjou in western France
  • noun
  • /ˈænʒəvɪn/
: anjovino
  • Angevin king

Examples

  • Such identification was further enhanced by his monk's robe and the sail of the boat emblazoned with the shield of the Angevin kings immediately beneath him, which, together, serve to specify him and the audience as monks from England.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In 1267, the Angevin ruler Charles of Anjou (1227-1285) laid claim to Butrint and Corfu.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The newly elected mayor is an Angevin who grew up in the region of Anjou.

  • As an Angevin, she takes pride in the rich history and culture of her homeland.

  • Many Angevins celebrate their heritage during the annual festival held in Angers.

Synonyms

Angevine
vsAngevin
9.9

A person from Anjou in western France

is the same meaning but appears as an alternative written form

Surface Forms

Angevin singular
Angevins plural

Etymology

Angevin comes from the French place name Anjou, so an Angevin is someone 'from Anjou' or a resident of that historic region in western France.