italy
noun
Simple meaning
A republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula.
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ˈɪtəli
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Definition
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noun
A republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
A country in Southern Europe. Official names: Italian Republic and Republic of Italy. Capital and largest city: Rome.
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