Pompeiian

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Pom·pe·ii (p

m-p

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An ancient city of southern Italy southeast of Naples. Founded in the sixth or early fifth century b.c., it was a Roman colony by 80 b.c. and became a prosperous port and resort with many noted villas, temples, theaters, and baths. Pompeii was destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79. The incredibly well-preserved ruins were rediscovered in 1748 and have been extensively excavated.

Pom·peian, Pom·peiian adj. & n.

Pompeiian [pɒmˈpeɪən -ˈpiː-]

adj

(Placename) of or relating to Pompeii or its inhabitants

(Placename) a native or inhabitant of Pompeii

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