miliarium

/ˌmɪljəriˈʊm/ or /ˌmaɪlɪˈɑrɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A milestone or marker in the Roman Empire, typically bearing the emperor’s name and the distance from Rome.

“The archaeologists discovered several miliaria along the ancient Roman road.”

2. noun

A milestone or marker, especially one marking a boundary or limit.

“The new development was marked by a large miliarium at its entrance.”

Synonyms

  • marker
  • milestone

Antonyms

  • endpoint