Byzantine Empire
Speech parts
1. Byzantine Empire - Noun
2. Byzantine Empire - Proper noun
Meaning
a continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395
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Examples
Andronikos II Palaiologos sought to resolve some of the problems facing the Byzantine Empire through diplomacy.
Barber, p. 12. Compared to other Latin authors of the twelfth century, William is surprisingly favourable to the Byzantine Empire.
A raid on Constantinople, the then-centre of the Byzantine Empire was unsuccessful but its surrounding regions were decimated.
Comyn, pg. 120 Otto II's march caused the Byzantine Empire to seek an alliance with Muslim Sicily in order to hold onto their southern Italian possessions.
He sent an emissary to the Byzantine Empire to collect the most famous manuscripts there, and had them translated into Arabic.
His imperial title was recognized by Bulgaria and various other neighbors and trading partners but not by the Byzantine Empire.