Carolingian

/ˈkɛrəˌlɪn(d)ʒ(i)ən/

Other forms: Carolingians

Definitions of Carolingian

1. adjective

   of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father
2. noun

   a member of the Carolingian dynasty
   synonyms: Carlovingian

   examples:

   Charles the Great

   king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

   Pepin the Short

   king of the Franks and father of Charlemagne who defended papal interests and founded the Carolingian dynasty in 751 (714-768)

   type of:

   crowned head, monarch, sovereign

   a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right