"when in Rome, do as the Romans" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. (uncommon) Alternative form of when in Rome, do as the Romans do Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncommon Alternative form of: when in Rome, do as the Romans do
    Sense id: en-when_in_Rome,_do_as_the_Romans-en-proverb-aPx4Lq2t Categories (other): English proverbs

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