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Byzantine - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective Byzantine

is overly complex or intricate.

As a noun Byzantine

is a native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul.

byzantine

English

Alternative forms

* byzantine

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Overly complex or intricate.
  • a Byzantine system of regulations
  • Of or pertaining to Byzantium.
  • of a devious, usually stealthy manner, of practice.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (rare) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul)
  • (history) Belonging to the civilization of the Eastern Roman empire between 331, when its capital was moved to Constantinople, and 1453, when that capital was conquered by the Turks and ultimately renamed Istanbul.
  • (coin)
  • Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.