Pax Romana

[ paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks; Latin pahks roh-mah-nah ]

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.

Pax Romana

/ ˈpæks rəʊˈmɑːnə /

noun

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

Pax Romana

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pax Romana¹

1880–85; < Latin: Roman peace

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

This coincides with what became known as Pax Romana, the longest period of sustained peace in European history up until that point.

From Salon

Pax Romana, an eating emporium that opened last February in White Plains, is a smart salute to the culinary traditions of Rome.

From New York Times

In the culturally aspiring movie world of 1964, it was possible to film the same basic story as “Gladiator” and actually have the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius use a phrase like “Pax Romana.”

From The New Yorker