when in Rome, do as the Romans

A form of when in Rome — One should adjust to local customs.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. alternativeuncommonAlternative form of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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APA

when in Rome, do as the Romans. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/when%20in%20Rome%2C%20do%20as%20the%20Romans

MLA

“when in Rome, do as the Romans.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/when%20in%20Rome%2C%20do%20as%20the%20Romans. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “when in Rome, do as the Romans,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/when%20in%20Rome%2C%20do%20as%20the%20Romans.

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