Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ancient town: Tibur is the ancient name for a town located approximately twenty miles east of Rome. It was known as a summer resort during the time of the Roman Empire and was famous for its waterfalls.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The wealthy Romans often traveled to Tibur to escape the summer heat of the city.
  • The poet Horace famously wrote about his villa in Tibur.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Literary Context: The name "Tibur" is primarily used in historical, archaeological, or classical literary contexts to refer to the ancient settlement.
  • The ruins of Hadrian's Villa are located near ancient Tibur.

Variants and Related Words

• Tivoli: The modern Italian name for the town that was historically called Tibur.
  • Today, Tivoli is a popular tourist destination for its historic sites and gardens.

Synonyms

• Tivoli (modern equivalent)

Notes on Meaning

• This word has a single, specific meaning as a historical place name. It is not used in contemporary English outside of references to classical antiquity. Its usage is almost exclusively academic or historical.

Noun

1. a town twenty miles to the east of Rome (Tibur is the ancient name); a summer resort during the Roman empire; noted for its waterfalls