Etymology

New Rome

Today it means: Synonym of Constantinople (“Byzantium”) (Istanbul) Full definition →

Latin Nova Roma ← Ancient Greek Νέα Ῥώμη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΝέα Ῥώμη
  2. Latin · derived fromNova Roma
  3. English todayNew Rome

From new + Rome. * (Istanbul): Latin Nova Roma and Ancient Greek Νέα Ῥώμη (Néa Rhṓmē)

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