/ɪnˈfɑːntɪ/ or /ɪnˈfæn.tɪ/ (infän-tee)

Definitions

1. noun

A prince or royal child, especially one who is the son of a king or queen. In some countries, it also refers to an unmarried son of a noble.

“The infante was treated like royalty during his visit to the city.”

2. noun

A junior member of the Spanish nobility, ranking below a marqués (marquis) and above a señor (lord) or a caballero (knight).

“In medieval Spain, the infante held a significant position in the royal court.”

3. noun

In the Portuguese nobility, an infante is a member of the royal family, typically the son or daughter of the monarch.

“The infante was next in line for the throne after the king’s eldest son.”