Londinium

Proper noun

Meaning

(historical) A city in Britannia, Roman Empire An ancient settlement in the area of modern London.

(poetic) Synonym of Modern London A city in England, United Kingdom

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This is the comforting and lovely Leadenhall Market, an accommodating inter-mammary cleft in the bosom of old Londinium. Derren Brown

By the beginning of the 2nd century, Londinium had replaced Camulodunum (Colchester) as the capital of Roman Britain ("Britannia"). Source: Internet

Suetonius, however, with wonderful resolution, marched amidst a hostile population to Londinium, which, though undistinguished by the name of a colony, was much frequented by a number of merchants and trading vessels. Source: Internet

Londinium main was a relatively new settlement, founded after the conquest of AD 43, but it had grown to be a thriving commercial centre with a population of travellers, traders, and, probably, Roman officials. Source: Internet

" Londinium " reached number 20, while " Karaoke Queen " barely entered the top 40 at number 36. In April, they played two outdoor concerts at the Llangollen International Pavilion in front of 6,000 people on successive days. Source: Internet

Many of Britain's major cities, such as London ( Londinium ), Manchester ( Mamucium ) and York ( Eboracum ), were founded by the Romans. Source: Internet

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