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partenopeo

Neapolitan, of Naples

adjective pahr-teh-noh-PEH-oh Rare
Travel & Places Nationality

Origin: From Parthenope, the Greek name for the ancient settlement that became Naples.

Usage Note

Partenopeo is a literary or journalistic synonym for napoletano (Neapolitan). It derives from Parthenope, a Greek siren whose tomb, according to legend, lies under Naples. Journalists use it to avoid repeating napoletano; in everyday speech napoletano is preferred. The feminine is partenopea.

Examples

"La tradizione partenopea del presepe è famosa in tutto il mondo."

Natural Translation

The Neapolitan nativity-scene tradition is famous throughout the world.

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