corazziere

cuirassier

noun koh-raht-TSYEH-reh Less Common

Origin: from corazza ('breastplate, cuirass')

Also means

presidential guard

Usage Note

Corazziere historically named a cavalry soldier in armour; today Italians mostly know it as the tall ceremonial guards of the President of the Republic. Colloquially calling someone un corazziere highlights their imposing height.

Examples

"Il corazziere sorveglia il palazzo."

Natural Translation

The cuirassier guards the palace.

Literal Translation

The cuirassier guards the palace.

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