Lombard Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɑmbɑɹd

LAHM-bard

UK

ˈlɒm.bɑːd

LOM-baad

Definition

'Lombard' most often refers to a native or inhabitant of Lombardy, a region in northern Italy. Historically, it can also mean a type of finance involving pawn or collateral, known as 'Lombard banking.'

Usage & Nuances

'Lombard' is formal, often historical or technical. Today it is mostly used for people from Lombardy or banking history ('Lombard loan'). Not common in casual conversation. Do not confuse with 'Lombardi' (surname) or 'Lombardy' (region itself).

• Spanish: lombardo (persona) - lombardo (histórico, financiero)
• Portuguese (BR): lombardo (pessoa) - lombardo (histórico, financeiro)
• Portuguese (PT): lombardo (pessoa) - lombardo (histórico, financeiro)
• Chinese (Simplified): 伦巴第人 - 当铺贷款 (金融历史)
• Chinese (Traditional): 倫巴第人 - 當舖借貸 (金融歷史)
• Hindi: लॉम्बार्ड (व्यक्ति या ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ) - लॉम्बार्ड (वित्तीय संदर्भ)
• Arabic: لومباردي (شخص أو من النسبة إلى لومبارديا) - لومباردي (تمويل تاريخي)
• Bengali: লোমবার্ড (লোম্বার্দিয়া অঞ্চলের লোক) - লোমবার্ড (ঋণ সম্পর্কিত অর্থে)
• Russian: ломбард (житель Ломбардии) - ломбардинг (ист. банковское дело)
• Japanese: ロンバード（ロンバルディア出身の人） - ロンバード（担保融資の意味）
• Vietnamese: người Lombard (người vùng Lombardy) - cho vay Lombard (tài chính thế chấp)
• Korean: 롬바르드인(롬바르디아 출신) - 롬바르드(금융 용어)
• Turkish: Lombard (Lombardiyalı) - Lombard (tarihi banka terimi)
• Urdu: لومبارڈ (لومبارڈی کا باشندہ) - لومبارڈ (بینکاری کی اصطلاح)
• Indonesian: Lombard (orang Lombardy) - pinjaman Lombard (istilah keuangan)

Example Sentences

A Lombard is someone from the Lombardy region of Italy.

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Medieval Lombard bankers were famous for their lending.

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The bank offered a Lombard loan to the client.

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When I visited Milan, I met a proud Lombard who showed me the local food.

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Historically, Lombard loans helped shape European financial systems.

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The term 'Lombard street' is still used today in the names of financial districts, especially in London.

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