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merovingian

/ˌmer.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/

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adjective

/ˌmer.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к династии Меровингов, франкской правящей семье в раннесредневековой Европе (V–VIII века). Как прилагательное, в настоящее время используется преимущественно в историческом контексте.

Relating to the Merovingian dynasty, a Frankish ruling family in early medieval Europe (5th–8th centuries). As an adjective, it is now primarily used in historical contexts.

  1. of or relating to the Merovingian dynastyC2formal

    Pertaining to the Frankish Merovingian dynasty that ruled over Gaul and parts of Germany from the 5th to the 8th century, or its members and culture.

    ruМеровингский

    • The Merovingian kings were known for their long hair as a symbol of royalty.
    • Archaeologists discovered a Merovingian burial site filled with ornate jewelry.
    • The historian specializes in early medieval Merovingian art and architecture.
    • Merovingian dynastic conflicts weakened the kingdom before the Carolingians rose to power.
Forms
  • more merovingian comparative form
  • most merovingian superlative form

noun

/ˌmɛr.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее представителя династии Меровингов — франкской династии, основанной Хлодвигом I, правившей в Галлии и Германии примерно с 500 по 750 год.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Merovingian dynasty, a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750.

proper noun

  1. Member of the Merovingian dynastyC1formal

    A person belonging to the Merovingian family, the ruling dynasty of the Franks from the 5th to the 8th century.

    ruМеровинг

    • The Merovingians were known for their long hair, which symbolized their royal status.
    • Clovis I was the most famous Merovingian, uniting the Frankish tribes.
    • The power of the Merovingians declined as the mayors of the palace grew stronger.
  2. The Merovingian dynastyC1formal

    The Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that ruled over Gaul and parts of Germany from approximately 500 to 750 AD.

    ruМеровинги

    • The Merovingian dynasty is often considered the first royal house of France.
    • Under the Merovingians, the Frankish kingdom expanded significantly.
    • The Merovingian period saw the spread of Christianity among the Franks.
Forms
  • merovingians plural form
  • merovingians' possessive plural form
  • merovingian's possessive singular form