Corsicans
French island natives
Corsicans are the native people of Corsica, a Mediterranean island that is part of France.
The term covers both those born on the island and those of Corsican descent.
Corsican identity is distinct from mainland French, with its own language and cultural traditions: The Corsicans have long sought greater autonomy from Paris.
Napoleon Bonaparte was the most famous Corsican.
Mediterranean coastal scrub
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- legacyWhat's passed down
culture · history · genealogy · roots · forebears · patrimony · birthright · descent
Capacity to withstand force
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- independenceFreedom from external control
- MaquisMediterranean shrubland or partisans
- insurgentOne who revolts
uprising · dissent · fierce · tenacious · stubborn · unyielding · proud · autonomy
French military dictator
- GenoeseOf or from Genoa
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- republicState with elected leaders
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
occupation · sovereignty · revolutionaries · patriots · statesman · exile · unification
Land-water boundary
- maritimeOf the sea
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- seaSaltwater body, not ocean
harbor · cuisine · olive · citrus · vineyard · climate · breeze · trade
Singing without instruments
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- vocalsSung musical parts
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
singing · counterpoint · tenor · bass · canticle · oral tradition · lament · sacred music
maquis
Mediterranean coastal scrub
ancestry
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
legacy · culture · history · genealogy · roots · forebears · patrimony · birthright · descent · folklore
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- independenceFreedom from external control
- MaquisMediterranean shrubland or partisans
insurgent · uprising · dissent · fierce · tenacious · stubborn · unyielding · proud · autonomy · guerrilla
Napoleon Bonaparte
French military dictator
- GenoeseOf or from Genoa
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- republicState with elected leaders
nationalism · occupation · sovereignty · revolutionaries · patriots · statesman · exile · unification
coastline
Land-water boundary
sea · harbor · cuisine · olive · citrus · vineyard · climate · breeze · trade · seafaring
a cappella
Singing without instruments
ensemble · singing · counterpoint · tenor · bass · canticle · oral tradition · lament · sacred music · resonance
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