signoria

/ˌsɪɡnɔːˈriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A former title of the ruler of Florence, or a governing council in the Republic of Venice.

“In the 15th century, the Medici family held the position of Signoria in Florence.”

Synonyms

  • governance
  • rulership

Antonyms

  • anarchy
  • chaos