Pax Romana
[ paks roh-mey-nuh, -mah-, pahks; Latin pahks roh-mah-nah ]
/ ˈpæks roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ-, ˈpɑks; Latin ˈpɑks roʊˈmɑ nɑ /
noun
the terms of peace imposed by ancient Rome on its dominions.
any state of peace imposed by a strong nation on weaker or defeated nations.
an uneasy or hostile peace.
Origin of Pax Romana
1880–85; < Latin: Roman peace
British Dictionary definitions for pax romana
Pax Romana
/ (ˈpæks rəʊˈmɑːnə) /
noun
the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire