onorevole

honourable member

noun adjective oh-noh-REH-voh-leh Common

Origin: from Latin 'honorabilis'

Also means

honourable

Usage Note

Onorevole is the title for a member of the Italian parliament, often abbreviated On.; as an adjective it simply means 'honourable'. It is invariable in gender, so the same form serves a man or a woman; the plural is onorevoli.

Examples

"L'onorevole ha parlato a lungo."

Natural Translation

The MP spoke at length.

Literal Translation

The honourable-member has spoken at length.

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