Definition: Meaning of, Roman Empire in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈrəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə /
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the Roman Empire the countries of Europe, north Africa, and western Asia that were ruled by the ancient Romans from around 44 BC until AD 395, when the EMPIRE was divided into two parts. The Western Roman Empire continued until 476, and the Eastern Roman Empire continued until the 15th century.
(1776-88) a series of six historical books written by Edward Gibbon, which tell the story of the Roman Empire from the 1st century AD to the 15th century. It is one of the greatest historical works ever written in English.
a political entity in Europe that began with the papal coronation of Otto I as the first emperor in 962 and lasted until 1806 when it was dissolved by Napoleon
a group of European states which included parts of France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, and which were ruled by an EMPEROR . It was established by CHARLEMAGNE in 800, and continued until 1806. For most of the period from the 13th century to the 19th century, its ruling family were the Hapsburgs .