Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Guelphs, a party in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries led by the Counts of the House of Visconti, who supported the papacy, as opposed to the Ghibellines, who supported the Holy Roman Emperor.

“The Guelphs and Ghibellines often clashed in medieval Italy, their struggles defining the era’s politics.”

2. adjective

Relating to, or characteristic of, the Guelphs or their party.

“The Ghibelline faction was known for its fierce opposition to the Guelphs, often manifesting in violent uprisings.”