Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Absolute Government

A form of government in which a single entity or ruler holds absolute power and authority over the state, with no legal limitations.

Academic lineage

The historical chain or tree of mentorship connecting a researcher or scholar to their doctoral advisor, and back through successive generations of academic mentors.

Acquired taste

Something that one only comes to like after persistent exposure or experience.

Anti-fat

Opposed or hostile to people who are overweight; expressing prejudice or bias against heavy individuals.

Argot

The jargon or slang of a particular group or class.

Asphalt Jungle

An urban environment that is characterized by dense construction and often associated with crime and poverty.

Asset-backed

Secured or guaranteed by specific financial assets or physical collateral, such as loans, leases, or receivables.

Authoritarian Management

A management style characterized by centralized control and decision-making, with little input from subordinates.

Baedeker

A guidebook for travelers, typically one providing detailed information about a country, region, or city.

Been-there-done-that-got-the-t-shirt

Used to say that one has already experienced a particular situation and therefore finds it unexciting, uninteresting, or lacking novelty.

Behemoth

A huge or monstrous creature, or something extremely large and powerful, such as a corporation.

Bejeweled

Adorned with jewels or gemstones; sparkling with precious ornaments.