autocaravan

Italian

Etymology

From auto- +‎ caravan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌaw.toˈka.ra.van/
  • Rhymes: -aravan
  • Hyphenation: au‧to‧cà‧ra‧van

Noun

autocaravan m (invariable) (chiefly officialese)

  1. motor home, camper, motorcaravan
    Synonyms: camper, (dated) motorcaravan

Usage notes

  • While camper is the most common term, autocaravan is the official name used in legislation.

Further reading

  • autocaravan in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana