English
byzantine
see also: Byzantine
Adjective

byzantine

  1. Alternative spelling of Byzantine
    • 2008, Dan Bilefsky, Fears of New Ethnic Conflict in Bosnia ↗, New York Times
      The result is a byzantine system of government directed by 160 ministers, a structure that absorbs 50 percent of Bosnia’s gross domestic product of $15 billion, according to the World Bank.
Noun

byzantine (plural byzantines)

  1. (historical) A byzant (coin).
Byzantine
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /bɪˈzæntaɪn/, /baɪˈzæntaɪn/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈbɪzəntiːn/, /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
Adjective

byzantine

  1. Of or pertaining to Byzantium.
  2. (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.
  3. (architecture) Of a style of architecture prevalent in the Eastern Empire down to 1453, marked by the round arch springing from columns or piers, the dome supported upon pendentives, capitals elaborately sculptured, mosaic or other encrustations, etc.
  4. Overly complex or intricate.
    a Byzantine system of regulations
  5. Of a devious, usually stealthy, manner or practice.
  6. (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholic) of or relating to the Byzantine Rite or any of the many Eastern Orthodox churches and Greek Catholic churches that use this rite for their liturgical celebrations
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byzantine (plural byzantines)

  1. (historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire
  2. Alternative form of byzantine coin
  3. A dark, metallic shade of violet
     
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