Pax Romana

American  

[paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks, pahks roh-mah-nah] / ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks, ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ /

noun

1. the terms of peace imposed by ancient Rome on its dominions.

2. any state of peace imposed by a strong nation on weaker or defeated nations.

3. an uneasy or hostile peace.

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Pax Romana British  

/ ˈpæks rəʊˈmɑːnə /

noun

1. the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire

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Pax Romana Cultural  

1. Latin for “the Roman peace”; the peace enforced by ancient Rome within the boundaries of its empire.

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Etymology

Origin of Pax Romana

1880–85; < Latin: Roman peace

Example Sentences

In this sense, it reflects the ancient world of the Pax Romana.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

A private club, Pax Romana, with a restaurant, lounge and work space is also being developed, as are a roof garden and outdoor cinema.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2020

Unfortunately for Aurelius, but perhaps fortunately for audiences, Aurelius’ successor, Commodus, played here by the flamboyant Christopher Plummer, forsakes the Pax Romana and turns Rome into an empire of camp.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 30, 2014

During this time of Pax Romana, another activity slowly emerged in the Roman Empire—the practice of a new religion known as Christianity.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

They dwell under the Pax Romana, not merely protected by it but as citizens.

From On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir