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| Byz·an·tine [ bízz'n tn, bízz'n tn, bi zántin ] |
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1. ancient hist of Byzantium: relating to the ancient city of Byzantium
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2. history of eastern Roman Empire: relating to the eastern part of the late Roman Empire Byzantine Empire
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3. graphic arts architecture of Byzantine art or architecture: relating to or typical of the colorful religious art or the ornate architecture developed under the Byzantine Empire
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4. christianity of Eastern Orthodox Church: relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church and its traditions
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noun (plural Byz·an·tines) |
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ancient hist somebody from Byzantium: somebody who came from the ancient city of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire
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| [Late 16th century. < Latin Byzantinus< Byzantium< Greek Buzantion] |
