Car·o·lin·gian (k r  -l n jn, -j -n) also Car·lo·vin·gian (kärl-vnjn, -j-n)adj. 1. Of or relating to the Frankish dynasty that was founded by Pepin the Short in 751 and that lasted until 987 in France and 911 in Germany. 2. Of or relating to the Carolingian Renaissance. n. A member of the Carolingian dynasty. [French Carolingien, alteration of Carlovingien, blend of Medieval Latin Carolus, Charles, and French Mérovingien, Merovingian.] |
Carolingian [ˌkærəˈlɪndʒɪən]
adj
(Historical Terms) of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Pepin the Short (died 768 ad), son of Charles Martel (?688-741 ad), which ruled in France from 751-987 ad and in Germany until 911 a.d
n
(Historical Terms) a member of the dynasty of the Carolingian Franks Also Carlovingian Carolinian
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| Noun | 1. |  Carolingian - a member of the Carolingian dynastyCarlovingian dynasty, Carolingian dynasty - a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987 |
| Adj. | 1. | Carolingian - of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father |
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