Lusitania (Noun)
Meaning
Ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Lusitania region was inhabited by various pre-Roman tribes before the Roman conquest in the 2nd century BC.
- The Roman province of Lusitania was established in 27 BC and its capital was Emerita Augusta, now Mérida in Spain.
- Lusitania was a major producer of metals, particularly gold, silver, and copper, during the Roman period.
- The province of Lusitania was known for its rich cultural heritage, with influences from both the Romans and the indigenous Celtic tribes.
- In the 5th century AD, Lusitania was overrun by various barbarian tribes, marking the end of Roman rule in the region.