pax romana

[paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks, pahks roh-mah-nah] / ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks, ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ /

NOUN

lasting peace

Synonyms

WEAK

pax dei peace of God truce of God universal peace

Example Sentences

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In this sense, it reflects the ancient world of the Pax Romana.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

A private club, Pax Romana, with a restaurant, lounge and work space is also being developed, as are a roof garden and outdoor cinema.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2020

Unfortunately for Aurelius, but perhaps fortunately for audiences, Aurelius’ successor, Commodus, played here by the flamboyant Christopher Plummer, forsakes the Pax Romana and turns Rome into an empire of camp.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 30, 2014

The Pax Romana, which made travel and the exchange of ideas fairly safe, provided the ideal conditions for Christianity to spread.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Within its borders, was established the Pax Romana, and in 250 A.D., under St. Denis, Christianity.

From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 3 France and the Netherlands, Part 1 by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)