"city of seven hills" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the seven hills of Rome. Calque of Latin urbs septem collium. The other cities have this name as a comparison to Rome (often in political or biblical context). Etymology templates: {{clq|en|la|urbs septem collium}} Calque of Latin urbs septem collium Head templates: {{en-prop}} city of seven hills
  1. A nickname of some cities said to be founded on seven hills (or mountains), especially the city of Rome.
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