"when in Rome" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: An ellipsis (anapodoton) of when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Etymology templates: {{l|en|anapodoton}} anapodoton, {{m|en|when in Rome, do as the Romans do}} when in Rome, do as the Romans do Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} when in Rome
  1. (idiomatic, by ellipsis) Adjust to local customs. Tags: idiomatic Categories (place): Rome Related terms: go native

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