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La decadenza
This noun describes a gradual falling off from a higher state or standard. It is often used to describe the waning of empires or artistic movements.
Examples in context
La decadenza dell'impero iniziò nel terzo secolo.
The decline of the empire began in the third century.
Il pittore descrive la decadenza della nobiltà veneziana.
The painter describes the decline of Venetian nobility.
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