forza

/ ˈfɔːtsə /

noun

1. music force

Word History and Origins

Origin of forza¹

C19: Italian, literally: force

Example Sentences

Many feel the Scelba law should have been applied in 2021, after the headquarters of Italy’s main trade union, CGIL, was violently attacked during a protest against Covid restrictions by a crowd that included members of Forza Nuova, a fringe far-right party.

From BBC

At Forza Nuova's local headquarters in the northern city of Verona, the walls are draped in racist and extremist symbols, from the US Confederate flag, to those of the self-declared pro-Russian Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, along with scarves bearing the words "White Power" and "We are fascists - a call to arms".

From BBC

Ms Meloni’s party has distanced itself from Forza Nuova.

From BBC

The prime minister condemned the sacking of the trade union building and Forza Nuova’s leaders openly criticise her for some of her positions, including her steadfast support for Ukraine.

From BBC

Davidsen is in the midst of a landmark season that included her first staged performances in the title role of Janáček’s “Jenůfa” in Chicago last November and her role debut as Leonora in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” in February.

From Seattle Times