/mɛˈdiːtʃi/ MEH-dee-chee

Definitions

1. noun

A powerful and influential family of bankers and politicians who ruled Florence, Italy, from the 15th to the 18th century.

“The Medici family played a significant role in the Renaissance, sponsoring artists and writers.”

2. plural noun

A member of the Medici family.

“The Medici were known for their lavish spending and extravagant lifestyle.”

3. proper noun

A title or name given to a person who has been made a member of the Medici family, especially as a title of nobility.

“The Duke of Medici was a high-ranking nobleman in the Medici family.”

4. adjective

Of or relating to the Medici family or their history.

“The Medici collection at the Uffizi Gallery is a testament to the family’s patronage of the arts.”