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geographical name \ˈrōm\

Definition of Rome

  1. 1 or Italian Romaplay \ˈrō-mä\ or ancient Roma play \ˈrō-mə\ city and capital of Italy on the Tiber River population 2,617,175

  2. 2 the Roman Empire

  3. 3 city in northwestern Georgia northwest of Atlanta population 36,303

  4. 4 city in central New York on the Mohawk River northwest of Utica population 33,725

  1. —see also 1roman

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Rome

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Definition of Rome for English Language Learners

  • : city in Italy

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