Merovingian dynasty

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A Frankish royal dynasty: The Merovingian Dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks, a Germanic people, who established a kingdom in the region of ancient Gaul (roughly modern France, Belgium, and parts of Germany) from the 5th to the 8th century AD. It was founded by Childeric I and his more famous son, Clovis I, who united the Frankish tribes, converted to Christianity, and established the dynasty's power.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Merovingian Dynasty ruled during the transition from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages.
    • Clovis I, the most famous king of the Merovingian Dynasty, converted to Catholic Christianity.
    • The power of the Merovingian Dynasty gradually declined, leading to the rise of the Carolingian Mayors of the Palace.
Advanced Usage
  • "Merovingian" as an adjective: The term is also used adjectivally to describe things related to this dynasty or period.
    • Merovingian art is known for its intricate metalwork and jewelry.
    • The Merovingian period was marked by the fusion of Roman and Germanic cultures.
Variants and Related Words
  • Merovingian (noun): A member of this dynasty.
    • The last Merovingian king was deposed in 751 AD.
  • Merovingian (adjective): Of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty.
    • Archaeologists discovered a Merovingian burial site.
Synonyms
  • Merovingians: (When used as a plural noun to refer to the dynasty or its members).
  • First Frankish Dynasty: (A descriptive synonym, though less common).
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "Do-nothing kings" (rois fainéants): A later period of the dynasty where kings were often figureheads while real power was held by the Mayor of the Palace.
    • The later Merovingian rulers are often referred to as the "do-nothing kings."
  • Carolingian Dynasty: The succeeding dynasty that replaced the Merovingians, founded by Pepin the Short and most famously ruled by Charlemagne.
Noun
  1. a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750

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