Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angevin
adjective/noun
/ˈæn.dʒə.vɪn/
Definition
A member of a historical French royal house that ruled in England from the 12th to the early 13th centuries.
Examples
- The Angevin kings were significant rulers in England’s history.
- Richard the Lionheart was an Angevin monarch.
- The Angevin Empire extended across much of France and England.
Meaning
The term ‘Angevin’ refers to the descendants and the heritage of the Counts of Anjou, particularly in relation to their influence over England during the medieval period.
Synonyms
- Plantagenet
- Count of Anjou
