Sardegna
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An island in the Mediterranean Sea to the west of Italy: "Sardegna" is the Italian name for the island of Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Italian region on the island of Sardinia: "Sardegna" also refers to the autonomous administrative region of Italy that comprises this island and some smaller surrounding islands.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (referring to the island):
- We spent our summer vacation exploring the beautiful coastline of Sardegna.
- Sardegna is known for its unique prehistoric nuraghe structures.
Proper noun (referring to the region):
- Sardegna has its own distinct culture and language.
- The capital of the region of Sardegna is Cagliari.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Sardinia (which included Sardegna and Piedmont) was the political nucleus for the unification of Italy (the Risorgimento).
- The Kingdom of Sardegna played a pivotal role in the formation of modern Italy.
Variants and Related Words
- Sardinia: The English name for "Sardegna".
- Sardinian (adj): Relating to Sardegna or its people.
- Sardinian cuisine is famous for its pecorino cheese and porceddu.
- Sardinian (n): A native or inhabitant of Sardegna; also refers to the Romance language spoken on the island.
- He is a Sardinian from the town of Alghero.
Synonyms
- Sardinia: The direct English equivalent.
Related Phrases
- Golfo di Sardegna (Sardinian Gulf): A body of water to the west of the island.
- Mare di Sardegna (Sea of Sardinia): The surrounding sea.
Noun
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an island in the Mediterranean to the west of Italy
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the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century