cicerone
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˌsɪsəˈroʊni/
- It gives me pleasure to be your Cicerone... ...on our adventurous little voyage into Fashionland.
Examples
-
Throughout the BBC/PBS series, Hughes presents himself as the central authority, the author/narrator, Cicerone, and art historian, all simultaneously.
Academic text (2001) -
After breakfast, we were off for a day of adventure under the azure vault of the sky, with yours truly acting as cicerone.
Fiction book (1992) -
As one of their friends said, an individual who, having arrived here six months before them, felt entitled to become their spiritual cicerone in the labyrinth of American life:
Academic text (2007) -
ZOA claimed that the school's then-chancellor, Ralph J. Cicerone, never responded to the student's letter.
Academic text (2010) -
When we were standing in the neighborhood that once held the great theater of Pompey, a local resident, who fancied himself a knowledgeable Cicerone, came over to explain about the assassination of Caesar.
Academic text (1994) -
"You are my cicerone," Ada says weakly, laying her hand on Laura's shoulder, leaning on her, going down the stone steps to where the vast pool lies with the caryatids at its side.
Fiction book (2001) -
When visiting ancient Rome, a cicerone can provide fascinating insights into the history and culture of the city.
-
Our cicerone guided us through the vineyard, sharing expert knowledge about the wine-making process.
-
During the tour, the cicerone explained the significance of each landmark we visited.
How Knowledgeable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cicerone comes from the Roman name Cicero, a famous 'speaker' who made complicated ideas easy to understand. That's why a cicerone today is a guide who explains art, history, food, or places in a clear and friendly way.