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Meaning of pānem et circēnsēs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. bread and circuses
  2. Equivalent to 'bread and circuses': Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.

Equivalents

Deutsch Brot und Spiele Brot und Zirkusspiele
English bread and circuses
Español pan y circo
Suomi leipä ja sirkushuvit
Français du pain et des jeux
日本語 パンとサーカス
Nederlands brood en spelen
Português pão e circo
Română pâine și circ
Svenska bröd och skådespel

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

panerastos paneros panes panetarius Pangaeus Pangasius macronema

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