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giuseppe

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //dʒɪˈsɛpi// giuseppe

n. a common Italian first name for a man. It is the Italian version of the name Joseph.

n. the Italian masculine given name corresponding to the English name Joseph. When used in an English context, it typically refers to specific historical figures or people of Italian heritage.


SIMPLE

My friend Giuseppe makes the best pasta in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

The biography details the life of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his role in the unification of Italy.

COMPLEX

While the name Giuseppe remains a staple of Italian cultural identity, its frequency in English-speaking countries is largely tied to the history of the Italian diaspora during the twentieth century.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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