"ancient Rome" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ancient Rome
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Ancient Rome. Tags: alt-of Alternative form of: Ancient Rome Related terms: ancient Roman
    Sense id: en-ancient_Rome-en-name-6aWkqbc9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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