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Pompeii
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Pompeii (name) means an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Example: “Archaeologists have uncovered whole streets and homes preserved at Pompeii.”
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An ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
"Archaeologists have uncovered whole streets and homes preserved at Pompeii."
How to use Pompeii
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous ruined Roman city near Naples, preserved almost intact by volcanic ash.
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Etymology
From Latin Pompeiī, of Oscan origin, thought to derive from a word meaning "five," possibly referring to the town's five districts.
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What does “Pompeii” mean?
The word “Pompeii” means an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In plain terms, the famous ruined Roman city near Naples, preserved almost intact by volcanic ash.
How do you pronounce “Pompeii”?
“Pompeii” is pronounced pom-PAY (/pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pompeii” in a sentence?
Here is “Pompeii” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists have uncovered whole streets and homes preserved at Pompeii.”
What part of speech is “Pompeii”?
“Pompeii” is a name.
Where does the word “Pompeii” come from?
The word “Pompeii” comes from Latin. From Latin Pompeiī, of Oscan origin, thought to derive from a word meaning "five," possibly referring to the town's five districts.
