Genoese
/ˌdʒɛnəˈziːz/noun
Relating to Genoa, Italy, or its people.
Did you know?Genoese merchants and bankers were so influential in medieval Europe that their city’s name became a byword for commercial power across the Mediterranean.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Roman / Ancient Ligurian
Pre-Latin
Genua
“The ancient place-name that became Genoa.”
Latin
Latin
Genua
“Genoa; the city name used in Roman sources.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Janua / Genua
“Forms used in medieval texts for Genoa.”
Old French
Old French
geneis / genois
“Of Genoa; Genoese.”
Middle English
English
Genois / Genoese
“A person from Genoa, or relating to Genoa.”
Modern English
English
Genoese
“Relating to Genoa, Italy, or its people.”