Gondolier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gondolier
[ หษกษndษหlษชษr ]
occupation, transportation
A gondolier is a person who propels a gondola, a traditional flat-bottomed Venetian boat, by navigating, steering, and sometimes singing. They are known for their skill in maneuvering through the canals of Venice, often wearing traditional attire. Gondoliers are also known for their role in Venice's cultural heritage and tourism.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gondolier skillfully guided the boat through the narrow canals.
- During the sunset, the gondolier sang a romantic song.
- We hired a gondolier to show us the sights of Venice.
- The gondolier wore a striped shirt and a hat.
Translations
Translations of the word "gondolier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gondoleiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคกเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gondoliere
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengemudi gondola
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฝะดะพะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ gondolier
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใณใใชใจ
๐ซ๐ท gondolier
๐ช๐ธ gondolero
๐น๐ท gondolci
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณค๋๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฆุฏ ุงูุฌูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ gondoliรฉr
๐ธ๐ฐ gondolier
๐จ๐ณ ่ดกๅคๅฉๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ gondolier
๐ฎ๐ธ gondรณlumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฝะดะพะปัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gondolyer
๐ฒ๐ฝ gondolero
Etymology
The term 'gondolier' originates from the Italian word 'gondola', which refers to the iconic flat-bottomed boats typical of the Venetian lagoon. The gondola has a long history, believed to have been developed during the 11th century, and became a symbol of Venice. The profession of gondolier dates back to when these boats were a primary mode of transportation for the local population. The role has evolved, especially after the 19th century, as gondoliers began to cater more to tourists, balancing traditional skills with the demands of modern-day visitors to Venice. The gondolier is often recognized as a cultural icon representing the charm and romance of Venice.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,911, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.