pomerium

/pɒˈmɛəriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Rome, a boundary or limit beyond which one was considered to be outside the pomerium, or a sacred boundary marking the extent of a city.

“The pomerium of the ancient city was a sacred boundary that separated the city from the surrounding countryside.”

Synonyms

  • boundary
  • limit

Antonyms

  • center
  • heart