presidenziale

presidential

adjective preh-zee-den-TSYAH-leh Rare

Origin: From presidente + suffix -ale, modeled on Latin praesidentialis.

Usage Note

Presidenziale is invariable for gender (same form for masculine and feminine), with plural presidenziali. It describes things belonging to or fitting a president: palazzo presidenziale (presidential palace), elezioni presidenziali (presidential elections). In Italy, the Repubblica Italiana has a largely ceremonial president, so the term also applies to the Quirinale.

Examples

"Le elezioni presidenziali si terranno in primavera."

Natural Translation

The presidential elections will be held in spring.

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