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mario

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmɑɹioʊ// mario

n. a famous video game character who is a plumber with a red hat and a mustache. He is the main hero in many games made by Nintendo.

n. the central protagonist of a major video game franchise, typically depicted as an Italian plumber who navigates platforming environments to rescue a princess.


SIMPLE

Mario jumps over the green pipes to reach the end of the level.

CONTEXTUAL

Many children first learn how to use a game controller by playing as Mario in a platforming game.

COMPLEX

The cultural impact of Mario extends far beyond gaming, as the character has become a global icon recognized by people of all ages across different media platforms.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Mario, both of which coming from Latin Marius.

Usage

A proper noun; almost always capitalized. When used as a countable noun, it refers to different versions or iterations of the character.

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