Definition

A tall structure that houses bells, often found near a church or public building, but not directly attached to it.

Example

The campanile in the town square rang out at noon, signaling the start of the festival.

Conversation

Have you seen that beautiful campanile in the town square?

Yeah, it's stunning! I love how it looks at sunset.

I heard they ring the bells every hour from that campanile.

Really? That must sound amazing, especially in the evening!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Campanile is derived from the Italian word 'campanile' (meaning bell tower), which comes from 'campana' (meaning bell) and the suffix '-ile' (meaning relating to or capable of). Thus, a campanile is a structure related to or designed for bells, typically a freestanding bell tower.

Memory Tip

Think of 'campana' meaning bell, and remember that a campanile is a tower designed for bells.

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