schiavone

/skiˈɑːvɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a man, with dark, sun-tanned skin, typically of Mediterranean origin

“The Italian footballer Gaetano Schiavone was renowned for his skills on the pitch.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Italian origin

“Schiavone is a common surname in Southern Italy.”

Synonyms

  • Mediterranean
  • tanned

Antonyms

  • fair-skinned
  • pale