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oppidum

noun
op·​pi·​dum | \ -dÉ™m\
plural oppida\ -​dÉ™ \

Definition of oppidum

: an ancient Roman provincial town lacking self-government especially : one having walls and fortifications and serving as a provincial strong point

History and Etymology for oppidum

Latin, fortified town, barriers of a circus; probably from ob to, before, in the way of + ped- pes foot

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