Rome
geographical name
\ ˈrōm
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Definition of Rome
1
or Italian Roma \
ˈrō-mä
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or ancient Roma \
ˈrō-mə
\
city and capital of Italy on the Tiber River population 2,617,175
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or ancient Roma \
ˈrō-mə
\
city and capital of Italy on the Tiber River population 2,617,175
2
the Roman Empire
3
city in northwestern Georgia northwest of Atlanta population 36,303
4
city in central New York on the Mohawk River northwest of Utica population 33,725
— see also roman entry 1 sense 1
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“Rome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rome. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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