Byzantium
pronunciation
How to pronounce Byzantium in British English:
UK [biˈzæntiəm]
How to pronounce Byzantium in American English:
US [bɪˈzænʃiəm, -tiəm]
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- Noun:
- an ancient city on the Bosporus founded by the Greeks; site of modern Istanbul; in 330 Constantine I rebuilt the city and called it Constantinople and made it his capital
- a continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395
Word Origin
- Byzantium
- said to be named for its 7c. B.C.E. Greek founder, Byzas of Megara.
Example
- 1. Yeats \' Pursuit of Artistic and Spiritual Eternity & On the Change of Themes in Sailing to Byzantium and Byzantium
- 2. Skilled in the use of the composite bow , these troops issue a challenge to all Byzantium \'s enemies at range .
- 3. This research helps us recognize the diversity of Byzantium Miniature and the development route of the miniature art in the Middle Ages .
- 4. The Trade Dispute between Byzantium , Venice and Genoa from the 12 ~( th ) Century to the 14 ~( th ) Century
- 5. Of or relating to the ancient city of Byzantium . The county design of Donghai county as example to discuss the county design