Merovingian
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌmɛɹəˈvɪndʒɪən/
Noun

Merovingian (plural Merovingians)

  1. One of a Salian Frankish dynasty that came to rule the Franks in a region (known as Francia in Latin) largely corresponding to ancient Gaul from the middle of the 5th century, and whose politics involved frequent civil warfare among branches of the family.
Synonyms
  • Meroving
Translations
  • French: Mérovingien
  • Italian: Merovingio
  • Russian: Меровинг
Adjective

Merovingian (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to this dynasty.
Translations


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