Lusitânia
English meaning: Lusitania (ancient Roman province, historical Portugal)
Portuguese Definition
(Português)A antiga província romana (27 a.C.–415 d.C.) correspondente à maior parte do atual Portugal e Espanha ocidental.
English Definition
The ancient Roman province (27 BCE–415 CE) corresponding to most of present-day Portugal and western Spain, named after the Lusitani people. The Lusitanian warrior Viriathus successfully resisted Roman conquest for decades. 'Lusitania' became the classical root of Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) identity, with 'lusus' referring to Portugal and its people in epic literature.
Example
“A Lusitânia, província romana, foi o berço histórico do povo português.”
In English: “Lusitania, the Roman province, was the historical cradle of the Portuguese people.”
Synonyms
- Portugal histórico
- Ibéria ocidental
Literary Heritage
“Ó glória de mandar, ó vã cobiça desta vaidade a quem chamamos fama!”
“O glory of command, O vain desire of this vanity we call fame!”
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Language information
- Language
- Português
- Portuguese
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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