Definition: Carolingian, also known as Carolingian or Carolingianization, is a historical period characterized by the growth of Latin Christianity in northern Europe during the 9th to 13th centuries. This period was marked by significant changes in the language and culture of the region, particularly in Germany, Italy, and parts of eastern France. Carolingianism began with the Carolingians, an early Christian dynasty that ruled much of Western Europe from around 527 until their