Lombard (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Lombards were a powerful Germanic tribe that conquered much of Italy in the 6th century.
- The Lombard invasion of Italy in 568 CE marked the beginning of a new era in the region's history.
- The Lombard king Alboin led his people to victory against the Byzantine Empire in Italy.
- The Lombards established a kingdom in Italy that lasted for over two centuries.
- The Lombard culture blended Germanic and Roman traditions, resulting in a unique cultural identity.