Thursday,
December 21, 2006
Six Words That Italians Abroad Think Best
Represent
The
ANNOTICO Report
(1)
"Amore", (2) "Mamma", (3) "Pace" (peace), (4) "Liberta'"
(freedom), (5)"Amicizia", (friendship), (6)"Figli" (children).
In
short, the old values, a little individualistic, a bit of a contrast between
the way other see us and the way we see ourselves
"DANTE":
"AMORE" THE PREFERRED WORD OF ITALIANS ABROAD
Special
service by AGI
On
behalf of the Italian Prime Minister's Office
December
20, 2006
(AGI)
-
...This
was revealed in a survey carried out by the 'Societa'
Dante Alighieri', the institute that since the 18th century protects and
spreads the Italian language and culture in the world.
According
to the survey, the results of which are published in the Society's annual
report, 22pct of the Italians abroad consider it "the most beautiful word
of our language".
The
survey reads like a true Italian autobiography, looking through the mirror of
its own citizens living abroad.
Second
in the ranking is "mamma", followed - a surprise - by
"pace" (peace, ed.). Perhaps
an effect of the international political events of recent years. Fourth
on the list is "liberta'"
(freedom, ed.), fifth "amicizia" (friendship), sixth "figli" (children). In short, the old values, a little
individualistic, a bit of a contrast between the way
other see us and the way we see ourselves.
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ANNOTICO Reports
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