Etymology

Pamplona

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Today it means: A city in Navarre, northern Spain, famous for the running of the bulls. Full definition →

Latin Pompeiopolis
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  1. Latin · derived fromPompeiopolis
  2. English todayPamplona

From the Roman name, Latin Pompeiopolis, named for Pompey, Roman general who founded it in 68 BC.

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