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bolognese

bolognese

6.6
From Bologna or connected to its people and culture
  • adjective
  • /ˌbɑːləˈneɪz/
translation icon : boloñés
  • The city's Bolognese architecture showcases its historical significance and artistic influence.

Examples

  • In the heart of Italy, the Bolognese dialect reflects the unique heritage of Bologna.

  • For example, in return for the many drawings received from his Bolognese fellow collector, Giuseppe Magnavacca, Resta promised funds to cover his friend's costs and made a small return of twelve drawings by Giulio Campi "so that you will send me more and I can finish my book."

    Academic text (1997)

  • The Bolognese people are known for their rich culinary traditions and vibrant culture.

Synonyms

Italian
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580 1.6

Relating to Italy, its people, or its culture

refers specifically to one city's people and culture rather than the whole country

Compounds

Bolognese pasta sauce
2.1

A rich Italian topping for pasta made with ground beef, tomatoes, and vegetables

Surface Forms

bolognese positive

Morphology

bolognese = Bologna (semi-transparent) = Bologna + ese

If a learner knows 'Bologna' and recognizes '-ese' as a demonym/adjectival suffix, the meaning is inferable, but the foreign form and limited productivity reduce full transparency.

Etymology

Bolognese comes from the city Bologna in Italy and simply means 'from Bologna', so a bolognese artwork or dialect is one that comes from that city.