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campanile

 

[ หŒkรฆmpษ™หˆniหliห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

A campanile is a freestanding bell tower, typically near a church or cathedral.

Synonyms

belfry, bell tower.

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Word Description / Examples
campanile

This word is often used in the context of Italian architecture or when you want to emphasize the style and cultural background of the tower. It is derived from the Italian word for 'bell tower.'

  • The campanile of St. Mark's in Venice is an iconic landmark.
bell tower

A general term that can refer to any tower or structure that houses bells. It is the most straightforward and neutral term among the group.

  • The bell tower at the university chimes every hour.
belfry

Appropriate in describing the part of the tower where the bells are housed. It often has a Gothic architectural connotation.

  • The belfry of the old church was home to dozens of bats.

Examples of usage

  • The campanile of the church could be seen from miles away.
  • The campanile is an iconic symbol of the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "campanile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campanรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเคพเค˜เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glockenturm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menara lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwonnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ๆฅผ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clocher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campanario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงan kulesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…ํƒ‘ (jongtap)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุฌ ุงู„ุฌุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvonica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿๆฅผ (zhลnglรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klukkuturn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ ะผาฑะฝะฐั€ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng qรผllษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campanario

Etymology

The word 'campanile' comes from Italian 'campana' meaning 'bell'. Campaniles have been a common architectural feature in Italy since the Middle Ages, serving as both a functional element for housing bells and a decorative element for churches and cathedrals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,959 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.