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Meaning of Roman holiday | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of public entertainment characterized by violence, degradation and suffering.

Examples

“Two guys swung at each other's legs with whips, skipping into the air. Such Roman holiday high jinks were not reassuring to me.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Roman Kingdom Roman law Roman mile Roman month Roman nose Roman numeral

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