Roman holiday en · NOUN
Etymology
From the gladiatorial contests of Ancient Rome.
Meanings
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A form of public entertainment characterized by violence, degradation and suffering.
Two guys swung at each other's legs with whips, skipping into the air. Such Roman holiday high jinks were not reassuring to me.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman holidays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |