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( , ) is an informal salutation in the Italian language that is used for both "hello" and "goodbye".

right|thumb|A leaflet from the period of Fascist Italianization prohibiting singing or speaking in the "Slavic language" in the streets, public places and shops of Dignano (now Vodnjan, [[Croatia). Signed by the Squadristi (blackshirts), and threatening the use of "persuasive methods" in enforcement.]]

Romance isogloss in Italy

In historical linguistics, betacism ( , ) is a sound change in which (the voiced bilabial plosive, as in bane) and (the voiced labiodental fricative , as in vane) are confused. The final result of the process can be either /b/ → [v] or /v/ → [b]. Betacism is a fairly common phenomenon; it has taken place in Greek, Hebrew, and several Romance languages.

phonology of the Italian language

variety of the Italian language

phonological doubling of initial consonants

Orthography of the Italian language

regional varieties of the Italian language, influenced by the languages of Italy

1920s-1940s Italian government policy

Italian expression for 'the sweetness of doing nothing", a concept in art

Renaissance debate