Colonia (Roman)
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A Roman colonia (plural coloniae) was originally a Roman outpost established in conquered territory to secure it. Eventually, however, the term came to denote the highest status of Roman city.
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See also
- Duumviri
- Roman colonies in antiquity
- List of ancient cities in Thrace and Dacia
- List of ancient cities in Illyria
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