Francia

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɹænsɪə/
• (America) IPA: /ˈfɹænsiə/

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin Francia.

Proper noun

1. (historical) A former kingdom inhabited by the Franks, spreading over modern-day France (except Brittany and Corsica), the Low Countries, large parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Northern Italy.
2. (rare) Alternative spelling of Frankia Franconia.

Synonyms

• Frankland
• Frankish Empire
• Kingdom of the Franks

Related terms

• Frankish

Translations

• French: Francie

Proper noun

1. A female given name

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