Dacia
[ dey-shee-uh, -shuh ]
/ ˈdeɪ ʃi ə, -ʃə /
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noun
an ancient kingdom and later a Roman province in S Europe between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube, corresponding generally to modern Romania and adjacent regions.
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Dacia
/ (ˈdeɪsɪə) /
noun
an ancient region bounded by the Carpathians, the Tisza, and the Danube, roughly corresponding to modern Romania. United under kings from about 60 bc, it later contained the Roman province of the same name (about 105 to 270 ad)
Derived forms of Dacia
Dacian, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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