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roman calendar

 

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Noun roman calendar has 1 sense
  1. Roman calendar - the lunar calender in use in ancient Rome; replaced by the Julian calendar in 46 BC
    --1 is a kind of
    lunar calendar

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Roman Calendar

Definition:

The Roman Calendar, also known as the Julian Calendar, was the calendar system used in ancient Rome. It was introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC. Consisting of 12 months, it served as the primary calendar in the Roman Empire for over 1,600 years.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

The Roman Calendar was primarily used to track the passage of time and schedule important events such as festivals, religious ceremonies, and political activities.

Example Sentence: The Romans celebrated Saturnalia, an ancient festival held in December, according to the Roman Calendar.

Local Usage:

In local contexts, the Roman Calendar may refer to specific adaptations or variations of the original calendar system used in different regions.

Example Sentence: The Etruscans followed a modified version of the Roman Calendar, adapted to their cultural traditions.

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