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Langobard

Langobard

9.9
A person from a group of people from northern Europe who moved into northern Italy in the 500s
  • noun
  • /ˈlæŋɡəˌbɑrd/
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  • The Langobard people established a kingdom in northern Italy during the 6th century.

Examples

  • The Langobard tribes settled in Italy during the 6th century.

  • The Langobards played a crucial role in the history of medieval Italy.

  • Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts believed to belong to the Langobard people.

  • Many northern Italian traditions can trace their roots to the rule of the Langobards.

  • Did the Langobards have a significant impact on Italian culture?

  • Many historians study the Langobards to understand the cultural changes in Italy after their arrival.

  • Artifacts from the Langobard civilization provide insight into their lifestyle and governance.

Synonyms

Lombard
vsLangobard
9.9

A people from northern Europe who invaded and settled in northern Italy in the 6th century

is an older or alternate historical form used in some texts

Surface Forms

Langobard singular
Langobards plural

Etymology

Langobard comes from old German words long and beard, meaning 'long beard', and so it probably named people known for long beards. They settled in northern Italy and became the Lombards, so a Langobard is a member of that people.