Etymology

abbot of the people

Today it means: A high magistrate's title under the doge of independent Genoa. Full definition →

Italian abate del popolo
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  1. Italian · calque ofabate del popolo
  2. English todayabbot of the people

Calque of Italian abate del popolo.

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