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Meaning of Stradivarius | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌstɹædɪˈvɛəɹi.əs

Definitions

  1. A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.
  2. A violin made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
  3. A name invoked as a standard of excellence in unrelated fields.

Equivalents

Examples

“A Bath boat is the Stradivarius of destroyers!”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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