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Rome

Verb / rəʊm / Another word for rome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rome is the capital city of Italy and was once the center of the Roman Empire.

Synonyms & similar words

eternalcity italiancapital capitalofitaly rome roma Roma Urbe

Synonyms by register

Formal

ruin destroy devastate ravage

Informal

mess up wreck trash destroy

Literary

lay waste despoil desecrate

Antonyms

ruin destroy demolish wreck ravage devastate

Common collocations

  • rome wasn't built in a day
  • fall of rome
  • ancient rome
  • new rome
  • great rome
  • eternal city rome
  • modern rome

Word family

noun Rome
adjective Roman

Usage note

The phrase 'Rome wasn't built in a day' is a common idiom meaning that important things take time to accomplish. 'Rome' as a proper noun refers to the capital city of Italy.

Example sentences

  1. Rome is known for its history and beautiful architecture.
  2. We learned about the ancient Romans in our history class.
  3. My family and I went to Rome last summer and saw many famous landmarks.
  4. Rome has many museums and art galleries to visit.
  5. The Vatican City is located in Rome and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

Quotes

  • 'Rome was not built in a day.' - John Heywood
  • 'To all who have been fortunate enough to see Rome, the Eternal City, the dream of a lifetime.' - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' - Saint Ambrose

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