Collodi

American  

[kuh-loh-dee, kawl-law-dee] / kəˈloʊ di, kɔlˈlɔ di /

noun

1. Carlo Carlo Lorenzini, 1826–90, Italian writer: creator of the story of Pinocchio.

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Example Sentences

Disquisitions on the nature of postunification “Italianness” in the 19th century or a close reading of Carlo Collodi’s “Pinocchio” as a manifesto of Italian political childhood are fascinating but feel as if the Innocenti is merely an occasion for Mr. Luzzi to write, however lyrically, on elements of Italian history and identity vaguely pertaining to childhood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Richard A. Collodi, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office, said in the Aug. 9 news release that “those who commit these types of crimes aboard aircraft will be held accountable.”

From Seattle Times

Their darkly whimsical reinterpretation of Carlo Collodi’s 19th century fable enlisted animators in Portland and Guadalajara, Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our partners identified the actions of an employee and brought the case to our attention which resulted in a successful joint investigation,” Richard Collodi, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office, said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

“We also have new technology and resources that were not available years ago. We recognize over time that people, their loyalties, their perspective changes,” Collodi said.

From Seattle Times