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Byzantine

Byzantine [ bī zán tīn, bī zán teen, bízz'n tīn, bízz'n teen ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. ancient hist of Byzantium: relating to the ancient city of Byzantium

2. history of eastern Roman Empire: relating to the eastern part of the late Roman Empire Byzantine Empire

3. graphic arts architecture of Byzantine art or architecture: relating to or typical of the colourful religious art or the ornate architecture developed under the Byzantine Empire

4. christianity of Eastern Orthodox Church: relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church and its traditions



noun  (plural Byzantines)
Definition:
 
ancient hist somebody from Byzantium: somebody who came from the ancient city of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire

[Late 16th century. < Latin Byzantinus< Byzantium< Greek Buzantion]
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