Lombardy
- proper noun
- /lɒmˈbɑrdi/
- Milan, the capital of fashion, is located in the northern Italian region of Lombardy.
- Lombardy region
His son Charles would get the north, his son Pepin would get Lombardy and Bavaria, and his son Louis would have Aquitaine.
- His son Charles would get the north, his son Pepin would get Lombardy and Bavaria, and his son Louis would have Aquitaine.
Examples
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Caravaggio's from Lombardy, which is in northern Italy.
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We ended up in Italy's northern Lombardy region, in a small town called Codogno, working the same camp as co-teachers.
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With the city, we have the whole area of western Lombardy at our feet.
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The French have invaded Lombardy.
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There was once a young marquis in Lombardy whose name was Walter.
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You're building an orphanage in Lombardy, are you not?
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Napoleon plans to invade the rich province of Lombardy, ruled by the Emperor of Austria, and defeat Bolio's army.
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In 2007, Lombardy had 9.8 million inhabitants living in 1,546 municipalities located among 11 provinces (Figure 1).
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The Italian region of Lombardy is famous for its beautiful lakes and stunning mountains.
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The economy of Lombardy plays a crucial role in Italy's overall economic performance.
Synonyms
A region in northern Italy that includes Milan and many lakes
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lombardy comes from the name of the Lombards, a German people who settled in northern Italy long ago. Their old name Longobardi can be seen as long + beard, meaning 'long beards', so the land they ruled became known by their name — that's why Lombardy is the name of the region today.