salvine

Salvini supporter

noun sal-VEE-neh Rare

Usage Note

Salvine refers informally to supporters of Matteo Salvini, leader of the Lega; the more standard adjective is salviniano (plural salviniani). The term appears in political journalism, often with a critical or ironic edge.

Examples

"I salvine hanno manifestato in piazza."

Natural Translation

The Salvini supporters demonstrated in the square.

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