Byzance

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Byzantium, borrowed from Ancient Greek Βυζάντιον (Buzántion).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bi.zɑ̃s/

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Proper noun

Byzance f

1. Byzantium (ancient Greek city)

   Synonym: Constantinople

2. (figurative) opulence

Derived terms

• épiaire de Byzance

Related terms

• byzantin
• Byzantin

 

See also

• Istanbul