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Byzantium

bih-ZAN-tee-uhm

Byzantium (name) means the ancient city that became Constantinople and is now Istanbul. Example: “Byzantium sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.”

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The ancient city that became Constantinople and is now Istanbul.

"Byzantium sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia."

The Eastern Roman Empire centered on that city.

"Byzantium preserved much of classical Greek learning for centuries."

How to use Byzantium

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In plain EnglishThe historical city and empire that later became Constantinople, then Istanbul.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Byzantion, named after its legendary founder Byzas.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Byzantium” mean?

The word “Byzantium” means the ancient city that became Constantinople and is now Istanbul. In plain terms, the historical city and empire that later became Constantinople, then Istanbul.

How do you pronounce “Byzantium”?

“Byzantium” is pronounced bih-ZAN-tee-uhm (/bɪˈzæn.ti.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Byzantium” in a sentence?

Here is “Byzantium” used in a sentence: “Byzantium sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.”

What part of speech is “Byzantium”?

“Byzantium” is a name.

Where does the word “Byzantium” come from?

The word “Byzantium” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Byzantion, named after its legendary founder Byzas.

How many meanings does “Byzantium” have?

“Byzantium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ancient city that became Constantinople and is now Istanbul.

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