New Rome

proper noun

Synonym of Constantinople (“Byzantium”) (Istanbul)

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ConstantinopleSecond Rome
OriginLatin Nova Roma ← Ancient Greek Νέα Ῥώμη →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A placename
    1. Synonym of Constantinople (“Byzantium”) (Istanbul)

      Synonyms: Constantinople

    2. Several cities in the United States of America

      Synonyms: Second Rome

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of Constantinople (“Byzantium”) (Istanbul)

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Constantinople

proper nounSeveral cities in the United States of America

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Second Rome

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΝέα Ῥώμη
  2. LatinNova Roma
  3. EnglishNew Rome

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

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Translations

French Nouvelle Rome
  • Nouvelle RomeIstanbul
Greek Νέα Ῥώμη
  • Νέα Ῥώμη (Néa Rómi)Istanbul
Latin Nova Roma
  • Nova RomaIstanbul
Spanish Nueva Roma
  • Nueva RomaIstanbul
Cite this entry
APA

New Rome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20Rome

MLA

“New Rome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20Rome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “New Rome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20Rome.

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