Carolingian

[ kar-uh-lin-jee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Frankish dynasty that reigned in France a.d. 751–987, first under Charlemagne, and in Germany until a.d. 911.
2. pertaining to or designating the arts, script, or culture of the Carolingian period, chiefly characterized by a revival of the forms of classical antiquity modified by ecclesiastical requirements:

   Carolingian renaissance.

noun

1. a member of the Carolingian dynasty. : Carol.

Carolingian

/ ˌkærəˈlɪndʒɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel, which ruled in France from 751–987 ad and in Germany until 911 ad

noun

1. a member of the dynasty of the Carolingian Franks

Other Words From

• post-Car·o·lingi·an adjective
• pre-Car·o·lingi·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carolingian¹

1880–85; re-formation of earlier Carlovingian (conformed to Medieval Latin Carolus Magnus Charlemagne) < French carlovingien, equivalent to Medieval Latin Car ( o ) l ( us ) + French -ovingien, extracted from mérovingien Merovingian

Example Sentences

A girdle ornament in gold, set with garnets (fig. 28), is an example of Carolingian design of a high class.

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Now the Emperor is putting on his domestic robes, we said a new dress, and after the old Carolingian pattern.

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It is predominant among the theologians of the Carolingian time.

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Each may be said to have passed through a Merovingian stage, and to have rebuilt itself larger and finer in Carolingian times.

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While some portion may be Romanesque, it is uncommon to find any Carolingian vestige remaining.

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