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Word: Byzantine
Speech Type: Adjective
late 16th century: from Latin Byzantinus, from Byzantium
bɪˈzantʌɪn
bʌɪˈzantʌɪn
ˈbɪzntʌɪn
ˈbɪzntiːn
relating to Byzantium (now Istanbul), the Byzantine Empire, or the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Short Definition:relating to Byzantium and Byzantine Empire
(of a system or situation) excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail
Short Definition:excessively complicated and detailed
Examples:- Byzantine insurance regulations
Word: Byzantine
Speech Type: Noun
bɪˈzantʌɪn
bʌɪˈzantʌɪn
ˈbɪzntʌɪn
ˈbɪzntiːn
a citizen of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire.
Short Definition:citizen of Byzantium etc.
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