Etymology

Eternal City

Today it means: Nickname for Rome: the capital of Italy. Full definition →

Latin Urbs Aeterna
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  1. Latin · calque ofUrbs Aeterna
  2. English todayEternal City

Calque of Latin Urbs Aeterna.

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