pax romana

Pax Ro·ma·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks; Latin pahks roh-mah-nah]
- /ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks; Latin ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks; Latin pahks roh-mah-nah]
- /ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks; Latin ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ/

Definitions of pax romana words

noun pax romana the terms of peace imposed by ancient Rome on its dominions. 1
noun pax romana any state of peace imposed by a strong nation on weaker or defeated nations. 1
noun pax romana an uneasy or hostile peace. 1
noun pax romana the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire 0
noun pax romana the comparative peace brought about by Roman rule over the Mediterranean world (27 b.c.- a.d. 180) 0

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Origin of pax romana

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Latin: Roman peace

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Parts of speech for Pax romana

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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pax romana popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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