Meaning of the word pompeii in English
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pompeii
US /pɒmˈpeɪ.i/
UK /pɒmˈpeɪ.i/
Noun
an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in Italy, which was buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79
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The ruins of Pompeii offer a glimpse into ancient Roman life.
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Many tourists visit Pompeii each year to see the preserved city.