capetian

Thân thiện

The museum displayed a Capetian crown in a glass case.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to the French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet: Pertaining to the royal house that ruled France from 987 to 1328 AD, and its various branches.

2. Noun:

   • A member of the Capetian dynasty: A person, specifically a monarch or noble, belonging to the royal house founded by Hugh Capet.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Capetian kings consolidated royal power in medieval France.
  • Capetian architecture from that period shows distinct regional influences.

• Noun:

  • Hugh Capet was the first Capetian.
  • Several Capetians ruled as kings of Portugal through dynastic marriage.

Advanced Usage

• "Capetian line": Refers to the direct lineage or the entire dynasty.

  • The Capetian line continued through various branches for centuries.

• "Capetian France": Describes the historical period or the kingdom under Capetian rule.

  • Capetian France saw significant growth in royal authority.

Variants and Related Words

• Capet (n): The surname of the founding king, Hugh Capet.
  • The name Capet was later used pejoratively during the French Revolution.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Dynastic (in the specific historical context).
• Noun: Monarch, sovereign (when referring to a ruling Capetian king).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet

Noun

1. a member of the Capetian dynasty

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