Quirinal

[ kwir-uh-nl ]

noun

1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
2. the Italian civil authority and government (distinguished from the Vatican ).

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to the Quirinal.
2. of or relating to Quirinus.

Quirinal

/ ˈkwɪrɪnəl /

noun

1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

Word History and Origins

Origin of Quirinal¹

From the Latin word Quirīnālis, dating back to 1850–55. See Quirinus, -al ¹

Example Sentences

In 2005, his predecessor in the Quirinal palace, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, conferred on him one of Italy’s greatest honors, making him a senator-for-life.

From Washington Times

Some of the bronzes are still being restored, but many made it to the Quirinal for the exhibition.

From New York Times

An exhibition that opened Friday at Rome’s Quirinal Palace could be described as a classic rags-to-riches story.

From New York Times

This shows “how complex and nuanced” cultural interaction was at the time, added Jacopo Tabolli, the scientific director of the dig and co-curator of the Quirinal show.

From New York Times

The 24 ministers in Meloni’s government also were sworn into office in a sumptuous room of the Quirinal Palace.

From Washington Times