berlingueriano

Berlinguer-inspired

adjective ber-lin-gweh-RYAH-noh Rare

Also means

relating to Enrico Berlinguer

Usage Note

Berlingueriano is a political-historical adjective derived from Enrico Berlinguer (1922–1984), the historic leader of the Italian Communist Party (PCI). It describes ideas, policies, or people associated with his moderate, 'Eurocommunist' line. It appears almost exclusively in Italian political journalism and historical essays.

Examples

"L'approccio berlingueriano al compromesso storico è ancora studiato."

Natural Translation

The Berlinguer-inspired approach to the historic compromise is still studied.

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