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Meaning of Portus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpɔːtəs

Definitions

A large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome, situated on the north bank of the mouth of the River Tiber, established and enlarged (respectively) by the Emperors Claudius (10 BC–AD 54) and Trajan (AD 53–117), and connected to the Pons Aemilius of Rome by the Via Portuensis.

historical

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Portus Cale Portus Julius Portus Magnus Portway Portwood portyanka

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