The Byzantines massacred most of the Jewish population of Palestine.
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Byzantines
Synonyms for "byzantines" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
byzantine culturebyzantine populace
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
eastern roman culture
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
eastern roman empireeastern romansimperial state
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: byzantine culture, byzantine populace, eastern roman culture, eastern roman empire, eastern romans.
- Sentence evidence is available for byzantines, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "byzantines".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "byzantines"
Keep "byzantines" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "byzantines" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "byzantines", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "byzantines" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesByzantine EmpireByzantine architectureByzantine artByzantine liturgyEastern Roman Empirelate Byzantine period
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Heraclius invited all the heads of the Byzantines to assemble in his palace at Homs. When they assembled, he ordered that all the doors of his palace be closed.
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O Byzantines! do you want success, guidance and the survival of our empire?
Source: tatoeba (9091080)
Algeria was home to ancient Berber kingdoms before being colonized by various powers including the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals and Byzantines.
Source: tatoeba (12585310)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "byzantines"?
Closest matches include byzantine culture, byzantine populace, eastern roman culture, eastern roman empire, eastern romans.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "byzantines"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.