catone

Italian

Etymology

From Catone, from Latin Catōnem, accusative case of Catō, name of Cato the Elder (234 ca. BCE–149 BCE), known for his proverbial strictness, and Cato the Younger (95 BCE–46 BCE), known as a fierce defender of the freedom of the Republic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈto.ne/, [käˈt̪o̞ːn̺e]
• Hyphenation: ca‧tó‧ne

Noun

catone m (plural catoni)

1. (often ironic) One who is austere and of strict conduct; martinet

Synonyms

• castigamatti, castigatore, censore, fustigatore, moralista

Related terms

• catoneggiare

Anagrams

• cenato, cetano, contea