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Campanario

/kæm.pəˈnɑː.ri.oʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A bell tower, especially one that is part of a church.

    "The campanario of the cathedral can be seen from miles away."
  2. 2

    A structure designed to house one or more bells.

    "The old campanario was restored to preserve its historical significance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'campanario' originates from the Latin word 'campanarium', which means 'bell tower'. It evolved through the influence of Romance languages, particularly in the context of architecture and religious structures during the medieval period.

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