ITALY. Why is it called by this name?

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ITALY. Why is it called by this name?

What is the derivation of the name "Italy" and when was it first used for the country we now know as Italy?

2006-08-08 16:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by ken s 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups

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You'll find the answer here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy

2006-08-08 16:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ancient Greek word 'italos' (land of bull, or cattle).

"After the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Lombard invasions, "Italy" or "Italian" gradually became the collective name for diverse states appearing on the peninsula and their overseas properties."

2006-08-08 23:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ITS been that name since i was a little girl. THAT i know about.

2006-08-08 23:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋