Aventine

American

[av-uhn-tahyn, -tin] / ˈæv ənˌtaɪn, -tɪn /

noun

one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.

adjective

of or relating to the Aventine.

Aventine British

/ ˈævɪnˌtaɪn, -tɪn /

noun

one of the seven hills on which Rome was built

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Etymology

Origin of Aventine

1615–25; < Latin Aventīnus ( mōns ) the Aventine (hill)

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Aventine

Rome, from Mount Aventine features a panoramic view of the Italian capital and will be on display at the Palazzo Rondinini for three days.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Participants, including the pope, had ashes sprinkled on their heads in the customary reminder of mortality during the service in the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome's Aventine Hill.

From Reuters ● Feb. 22, 2023

Francis celebrated the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica before just a few dozen faithful rather than the Santa Sabina basilica on the nearby Aventine hill where his Ash Wednesday service is usually held.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 17, 2021

From here, the Aventine inclines up, overlooking the Circus Maximus.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2019

For myself, I must say that I know nothing to compare with a pilgrimage among the antique churches scattered over the Esquiline, the Cœlian, and the Aventine Hills.

From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare

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