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Lazio

Lazio

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A region in west central Italy that includes the city of Rome
  • proper noun
translation icon : Lacio
  • Rome, located in the region of Lazio, is famous for its rich history and culture.

You know, I think it was different in Rome and Lazio.

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Examples

  • Tourists flock to Lazio to explore its beautiful coastline along the Tyrrhenian Sea.

  • Lazio is known for its stunning landscapes and historic sites, including ancient ruins in Lazio.

  • In 1974, Lazio won their only league title to date.

  • You go in for this as if it had been about cheering for Lazio in a home game.

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  • The Lazio captain joined him in the stands five minutes from the end after a second booking.

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  • I thought he played well when he was there, and the back five we played against Lazio produced the most solid defensive display of the season.

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  • He's done well with Lazio, so why can't he do the same thing with England?

  • Clinton won the election on November 7, 2000, with 55 percent of the vote to Lazio's 43 percent.

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  • Giorgio Chinaglia was the leading scorer of the Italian club Lazio in 1975.

  • Who will prevail in the next match between Roma and its controversial intra-city rival Lazio?

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Synonyms

Latium
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An ancient region in west central Italy near Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea

is the modern administrative region that includes the capital city

Surface Forms

Lazio main

Etymology

Lazio comes from the old Latin name Latium, meaning 'land of the Latins', the people who lived around ancient Rome. So Lazio today names the region that includes Rome and keeps that original idea of being the Latins' homeland.