Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carbonaro
noun
/ˌkɑːr.bəˈnɑː.roʊ/
Definition
A carbonaro is a person who is a member of a secret society responsible for promoting social and political reforms, especially in Italy.
Examples
- He was known to be a carbonaro, advocating for revolutionary changes in society.
- The carbonari played a significant role in 19th-century Italian unification.
Meaning
The term ‘carbonaro’ comes from the Italian word for ‘charcoal burner,’ indicative of their secretive meetings often held in the woods.
Synonyms
- reformer
- revolutionary
- insurgent
