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eccellenza

excellence

noun ech-chel-LEN-tsah Rare

Origin: From Latin excellentia, 'eminence'.

Usage Note

Eccellenza is used both as an abstract noun (l'eccellenza italiana nel design) and as a formal honorific title. Per eccellenza means 'par excellence' or 'above all others of its kind'. As a title, Sua Eccellenza (Your Excellency) is used when formally addressing ambassadors, bishops, and government ministers.

Examples

"Il Made in Italy è sinonimo di eccellenza nel mondo."

Natural Translation

Made in Italy is synonymous with excellence worldwide.

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