Definition

Proper noun: * An ancient Roman road in Italy: The Flaminian Way is the name of a specific major Roman road. It was constructed under the direction of the Roman censor Gaius Flaminius in 220 BC. Its primary route ran north from the city of Rome, crossing the Apennine Mountains, to reach the region then known as Cisalpine Gaul (in modern-day northern Italy).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Flaminian Way was a vital artery for the movement of Roman legions and trade.
  • Many milestones and sections of the ancient Flaminian Way can still be seen today.
  • The construction of the Flaminian Way helped to consolidate Roman control over northern Italy.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in historical, archaeological, and classical studies contexts to refer to this specific infrastructure project of the Roman Republic.
• It is often cited as a prime example of advanced Roman engineering and strategic road-building.

Variants and Related Words

• Via Flaminia: The original Latin name for the Flaminian Way.
• Roman road: The general category of ancient roads to which the Flaminian Way belongs.

Synonyms

• Via Flaminia (Latin equivalent)
• Ancient highway
• Consular road (a class of major Roman roads)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• All roads lead to Rome: While not specific to the Flaminian Way, this famous idiom encapsulates the significance of the Roman road network, of which the Flaminian Way was a key part.

Noun

1. an ancient Roman road in Italy built by Gaius Flaminius in 220 BC; extends north from Rome to cisalpine Gaul