campania

kæmˈpænjə

Definitions

1. noun

A region in southern Italy, especially the provinces of Naples, Salerno, and Caserta.

“She spent her summer vacation traveling through Campania and visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii.”

2. proper noun

A province in Colombia, located in the northwest part of the country.

“The province of Campania in Colombia has a rich cultural heritage and a beautiful coastline along the Caribbean Sea.”

3. noun

A type of Italian sparkling wine, made from the Campania region’s indigenous grape varieties such as the Falanghina and Aglianico.

“The wine bar offered a selection of Italian wines, including a bottle of Campania’s finest sparkling wine.”

Synonyms

  • province
  • region

Antonyms

  • city
  • town