English Explanatory Dictionary

Roman holiday

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Roman holiday Roman holidays

Etymology

From the gladiatorial contests of Ancient Rome.

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