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savoyard

/səˈvɔɪ.ɑːd/

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noun

/səˈvɔɪ.ɑːd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее исполнителя оперетт Гилберта и Салливана или жителя исторической области Савойя.

A noun referring to a performer in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, or a resident of the historical region of Savoy.

proper noun

  1. Gilbert and Sullivan performerC1formalbritishart

    A person who performs in or is an enthusiast of the comic operettas written by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

    ruИсполнитель Гилберта и Салливана

    • The local theater group is full of dedicated Savoyards.
    • She has been a passionate Savoyard since her youth, performing in 'The Mikado'.
    • The Savoyards gathered for their annual festival celebrating Gilbert and Sullivan.
  2. Resident of SavoyC1formal

    A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Savoy, located in the Western Alps, now part of France and Italy.

    ruЖитель Савойи

    • The Savoyards have a distinct cultural heritage and dialect.
    • Many Savoyards are proud of their alpine traditions.
    • The cuisine of the Savoyards features cheese and potatoes.
Forms
  • savoyards plural form
  • savoyards' possessive plural form
  • savoyard's possessive singular form