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| circus |
a large, outdoor stadium in ancient Rome used for public events and games. [1/2 definitions] |
| classic |
(plural) the literature of ancient Greece or Rome. [1/4 definitions] |
| gladiator |
a man in ancient Rome who fought other men or animals, often to the death, to entertain an audience. |
| Italy |
a country in southern Europe. Rome is the capital of Italy. |
| Latin |
the language of ancient Rome. The Romance languages are derived from Latin. [2/4 definitions] |
| legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. [1/2 definitions] |
| Roman |
having to do with modern or ancient Rome or its people. [2/4 definitions] |
| Roman Catholic Church |
a Christian church that is headed by the pope, the bishop of Rome. |
| Roman Empire |
the lands ruled by ancient Rome, stretching from Britain to North Africa and the Middle East. |
| Vatican City |
a small, independent state within the city of Rome, Italy. Vatican City is ruled by the pope of the Catholic Church. |
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