Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
franconian
Adjective
/ˌfræŋˈkoʊniən/
Definition
Relating to the Franks or their language.
Examples
- The Franconian dialect is spoken in parts of Bavaria.
- In Franconian culture, local traditions play an essential role.
- He studied the Franconian contributions to European history.
Meaning
Franconian refers to anything associated with the Franks, a Germanic people who settled in what is now France and parts of Germany. It can also refer to their languages, which are a branch of West Germanic languages.
Synonyms
- Frankish
- Germanic
