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Pax Romana

Pronunciation: /ˌpaks rəʊˈmɑːnə/

Definition of Pax Romana

noun

[mass noun]

the peace which existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire.

Origin:

mid 19th century: Latin, literally 'Roman peace'

Pax Romana in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Pax Romana in the US English dictionary

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adjective

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