Aquitania

proper noun

Meaning

A historical region in southwestern France that corresponds roughly to the modern-day Nouvelle-Aquitaine, or a specific name used for ocean liners and geological features.

Examples

The Roman province of Aquitania was a significant part of their empire in Gaul.
Historians often study the medieval politics of the Duchy of Aquitania.

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Aquitania

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌækwɪˈteɪniə/

Definition

A historical region in southwestern France that corresponds roughly to the modern-day Nouvelle-Aquitaine, or a specific name used for ocean liners and geological features.

Examples

The Roman province of Aquitania was a significant part of their empire in Gaul.
Historians often study the medieval politics of the Duchy of Aquitania.

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