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

Ubisoft had no major releases during the 2025-26 financial year apart from strategy game "Anno 117: Pax Romana".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

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

I question whether the men of the Pax Romana could ever have reached the phosphate-extracting stage.

From Fountains in the Sand Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia by Douglas, Norman