saluto romano

Italian

Etymology

Literally, Roman salute.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /saˈlu.to roˈma.no/
  • Hyphenation: sa‧lù‧to‧ro‧mà‧no

Noun

saluto romano m (plural saluti romani)

  1. (chiefly Nazism) Roman salute (gesture in which the arm is held out straight, with palm down and fingers touching; sometimes associated with modern fascist movements)
    Synonym: saluto fascista
    Hyponym: saluto nazista