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~ means related to or connected with ancient Rome and its empire.
...the fall of the ~ Empire.
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A ~ was a citizen of ancient Rome or its empire.
When they conquered Britain, the ~s brought this custom with them.
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2.
~ means related to or connected with modern Rome.
...a ~ hotel room.
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A ~ is someone who lives in or comes from Rome.
...soccer-mad ~s.
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