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Carolingian

Pronunciation: /ˌkarəˈlɪndʒɪən/

(also Carlovingian)

Definition of Carolingian

adjective

relating to the Frankish dynasty, founded by Charlemagne’s father (Pepin III), that ruled in western Europe from 750 to 987.
denoting or relating to a style of minuscule script developed in France during the time of Charlemagne, on which modern lower-case letters are largely based.