carolingian dynasty
Proper noun A Frankish royal dynasty that ruled a large part of Western Europe, notably the Kingdom of the Franks and later the Carolingian Empire, from 751 AD until 987 AD. It succeeded the Merovingian dynasty and is most famously associated with the reign of Charlemagne, who was crowned Emperor in 800.
The term "Carolingian dynasty" is used to refer to the historical ruling family and the period of their governance. * The Carolingian dynasty is often called the second dynasty of Frankish kings. * The cultural and intellectual revival under the Carolingian dynasty is known as the Carolingian Renaissance. * With the death of Louis V, the Carolingian dynasty ended in West Francia.
- Carolingian (adjective): Pertaining to the Carolingian dynasty, its time period, or its artistic and architectural styles.
- Carolingian minuscule was a clear script developed during this era.
- The Carolingian Empire reached its greatest extent under Charlemagne.
- Carolingian (noun): A member of the Carolingian dynasty.
- Charlemagne was the most famous Carolingian.
- Carolingian Empire: The empire ruled by the Carolingian dynasty, especially under Charlemagne and his immediate successors.
- Carlovingian dynasty (an older, less common variant)
This is a proper noun with a single, specific historical meaning. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
- a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987