city of seven hills

English

Etymology

From the seven hills of Rome. Calque of Latin urbs septem collium. The other cities have this name as a comparison to Rome (often in political or biblical context).

Proper noun

city of seven hills

  1. A nickname of some cities said to be founded on seven hills (or mountains), especially the city of Rome.

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