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Rome

nounfeminine/ˈʁɔmɐ/high

Ro·ma

Definition

The capital city of Italy, a historic city founded in antiquity, center of the Roman Empire and the Catholic Church.
Rome is known as the Eternal City.
All roads lead to Rome.
Common collocations
city of RomeRoman Empirehistory of Rome
Idiomatic expressions
  • All roads lead to Rome (there are many ways to achieve a goal).
  • When in Rome, do as the Romans do (adapt to local customs).

Etymology

Do latim 'Roma'.

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