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Capetian

Capetian

9.9
A member of the royal family that ruled France from 987 to 1328
  • noun
  • /kæˈpeɪʃən/
translation icon : capetiano
  • As a Capetian, he was related to several royal families across Europe.

Examples

  • Many Capetians were influential in European history.

  • As a Capetian, he was related to several royal families across Europe.

  • Many historians consider Philip II to be the most influential Capetian king.

  • The last direct Capetian king of France died in 1328, ending the dynasty's main line.

  • The Capetian dynasty began with Hugh Capet.

  • Many historians consider Philip II to be the most influential Capetian king.

  • The last direct Capetian king of France died in 1328, ending the dynasty's main line.

Compounds

Capetian dynasty
9.9

A royal family from France that ruled from 987 to 1328

Surface Forms

Capetian singular
Capetians plural

Morphology

Capetian = Capet (transparent) = Capet + ian

Built by adding the productive suffix '-ian' to the proper name 'Capet', so the sense 'a member of or relating to Capet' follows directly if the name is recognised.

Etymology

Capetian comes from the name Capet, the nickname of France's first king, Hugh Capet. That nickname may come from a word like cape or cap meaning 'hood', or from head meaning 'chief', so a Capetian is someone 'of Capet', a member of that royal family.