Abruzzi e Molise
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Definition
Proper noun: * A geographical region of Italy: "Abruzzi e Molise" is the historical name for a mountainous region located in central Italy, bordering the Adriatic Sea. This name refers to the former administrative region that comprised the areas of Abruzzo and Molise before they became separate regions in 1963.
Usage Notes
- "Abruzzi e Molise" is primarily a historical and geographical term. In modern administrative contexts, the area is divided into the two separate regions of Abruzzo and Molise.
- The term is often used in historical texts, maps, or discussions about Italy's past administrative divisions.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- In the 19th century, "Abruzzi e Molise" was a single region of the Kingdom of Italy.
- The traditional cuisine of "Abruzzi e Molise" is known for its hearty, pastoral dishes.
Advanced Usage
- The term may appear in academic or historical writing to specify the location of an event, the origin of a cultural practice, or a demographic study pertaining to the period before 1963.
Variants and Related Words
- Abruzzo (Proper noun): The modern Italian region to the north of Molise.
- Molise (Proper noun): The modern Italian region to the south of Abruzzo.
- Adriatic (Proper noun): The sea to the east of the Italian peninsula, which forms the eastern border of this region.
Synonyms
- (Historical context) The Abruzzi and Molise region.
Noun
- a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic