masaniello

See also: Masaniello

Italian

Etymology

From Masaniello, popular nickname of Neapolitan insurgent Named after Tommaso Aniello d'Amalfi (1620–1647), derived from a univerbation of his first and last name.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.zaˈnjɛl.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɛllo
• Hyphenation: ma‧sa‧nièl‧lo

Noun

masaniello m (plural masanielli)

1. agitator, revolutionary

   Synonyms: agitatore, arruffapopoli, capopopolo, sobillatore