Meaning
crossroads, hub
- a point where two or more roads intersect
- a place of cultural, economic, or geographic convergence
In a sentence
La Sicilia è sempre stata un crocevia di civiltà diverse.
Sicily has always been a crossroads of different civilizations.
Gira a sinistra non appena arrivi al prossimo crocevia.
Turn left as soon as you reach the next crossroads.
Questo porto marittimo è un importante crocevia commerciale da secoli.
This seaport has been an important commercial hub for centuries.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| crocevia | masculine · singular |
| crocevia | masculine · plural |
| crocevia | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun, invariable in the plural (i crocevia).
- Frequently used figuratively for regions or cities where different cultures meet.