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Definition of “Sarpi”

Sarpi (Italian ˈsarpi) 

Definitions

noun

  1. Paolo (ˈpaolo), real name Pietro Soave Polano. 1552–1623, Italian scholar, theologian, and patriot, who championed the Venetian republic in its dispute with Pope Paul V, arguing against papal absolutism and for the separation of church and state

Example Sentences Including 'Sarpi'

14 Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623), Italian patriot, scholar, born in Venice.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Citibank's Michael Sarpi said the market was caught holding the local currency when rumours of the report hit.
Misc (1995)
Mr Sarpi said the market was quiet ahead of last night's advanced third-quarter GDP statistics in the US.
Misc (1995)

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