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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Nickname for Rome: the capital of Italy.
2. 2
   Nickname for Jerusalem: a city in West Asia; the claimed capital cities of Israel and Palestine.
3. 3
   Former nickname for Kyoto: a major city in Japan, during the period when it was named Heian-kyō and served as the capital of Japan; c. 800–1000 CE. historical

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jerusalemrome

Etymology

Calque of Latin Urbs Aeterna.