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Seven Hills of Rome

Seven Hills of Rome

7.5
Seven hills on which the ancient city of Rome was built
  • noun
translation icon : Siete Colinas de Roma
  • Tourists often visit the Seven Hills of Rome to explore the origins of the ancient city.

Examples

  • The legend of Romulus and Remus is closely tied to the Seven Hills of Rome.

  • Modern Rome still recognizes the historic significance of the Seven Hills of Rome.

  • The Seven Hills of Rome are famous for their historical significance.

  • Tourists often visit the Seven Hills of Rome for their beauty.

  • Visitors to Rome learn about the ancient city's foundation on the Seven Hills of Rome.

  • The Seven Hills of Rome were integral to the city's early defense and expansion.

  • Exploring the Seven Hills of Rome offers insights into the city's rich history and culture.

Surface Forms

Seven Hills of Rome singular
Seven Hills plural

Morphology

seven + hill + of + Rome

The phrase literally combines 'seven' + 'hills' + 'of' + 'Rome', so a learner who knows those words can infer it refers to seven hills associated with the city of Rome. While knowing the specific ancient hill names requires cultural/historical knowledge, the core meaning is fully compositional and immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Seven Hills of Rome comes from the early city being built on seven small hills. Because people lived and ruled on those hills, the phrase now means Rome's old 'origin' and the heart of the city.