Rome /ɹəʊm/noun 3phrases 1 noun3 •A major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire.When could they say (till now) that talk'd of Rome, That her wide Walles incompast but one man? Now is it Rome indeed, and Roome enough When there is in it but one onely man. — 1599 •A metropolitan city of Lazio, Italy. •(historical) An ancient empire based out of the city of Rome, covering vast territories in Europe, Asia and Africa; in full, Roman Empire.These that suruiue, let Rome reward with loue. — 1588 Phrases with Rome fiddle while Rome burnsTo neglect helping when one’s time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.
