Also means
noble house
Usage Note
Casata refers to a family dynasty or noble house, especially one defined by a shared surname and lineage: la casata dei Medici. It is more formal and historically charged than famiglia (family) and emphasises aristocratic or dynastic continuity. The plural casate is common. Do not confuse with cascata (waterfall) — the words look similar but are entirely unrelated.
Examples
"La casata dei Visconti dominò Milano per secoli."
Natural Translation
The Visconti dynasty dominated Milan for centuries.

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