Pax Romana
[
paks
roh-
mey
-n
uh
, -
mah
-,
pahks
;
Latin
pahks
r
oh-
mah
-nah]
/ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks;
Latin
ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ/
noun
1.
the terms of peace imposed by ancient Rome on its dominions.
2.
any state of peace imposed by a strong nation on weaker or defeated nations.
3.
an uneasy or hostile peace.
Origin
1880-85;
<
Latin:
Roman peace
British Dictionary definitions for
Pax Romana
Pax Romana
/
ˈpæks rəʊˈmɑːnə
/
noun
1.
the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
in Culture
Pax Romana
[(
pahks
,
paks
roh-
mah
-nuh)]
Latin
for “the Roman peace”; the peace enforced by ancient
Rome
within the boundaries of its empire.