rome
rome Lexical Profile
• noun
The capital city of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula along the Tiber River, renowned for its extensive history and architectural heritage.
The ancient Roman Empire or the historical city-state from which it grew, which dominated the Mediterranean region for centuries.
"At the height of its power, Rome controlled vast territories stretching from Britain to the Middle East."
A metonym for the Roman Catholic Church, its papal authority, or the administration headquartered in the Vatican City.
"During the English Reformation, King Henry VIII broke the country's religious and political ties with Rome."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'Roma', of uncertain origin, but possibly derived from Etruscan or from an ancient name for the Tiber River, 'Rumon'.
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