Etymology

city of seven hills

Today it means: A nickname of some cities said to be founded on seven hills (or mountains), especially the city of Rome. Full definition →

Latin urbs septem collium
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  1. Latin · calque ofurbs septem collium
  2. English todaycity of seven hills

From the seven hills of Rome. Calque of Latin urbs septem collium. The other cities have this name as a comparison to Rome (often in political or biblical context).

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