Meaning Of The Word Ghibelline

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What's The Definition Of Ghibelline?

Ghibelline in American English
any member of a political party in medieval Italy that supported the authority of the German emperors in Italy in opposition to the papal party of the Guelphs
of this party
adjective: of or pertaining to the Ghibellines
noun: a member of the aristocratic party in medieval Italy and Germany that supported the claims of the German emperors against the papacy: politically opposed to the Guelphs

Ghibelline in British English
noun: a member of the political faction in medieval Italy originally based on support for the German emperor

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