Byzantine Definition

bĭzən-tēn, -tīn, bĭ-zăntĭn
adjective
Of or relating to the ancient city of Byzantium.
American Heritage
Of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire, or its people or culture.
Webster's New World
Resembling the government or politics of the Byzantine Empire in structure, spirit, etc.; specif., characterized by complexity, deviousness, intrigue, etc.
Webster's New World
Of or pertaining to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Webster's New World
Designating or of a style developed in Byzantium and E Europe between the 4th and 15th cent., characterized by domes over square areas, round arches, elaborate mosaics, etc.
Webster's New World
noun
A person born or living in Byzantium.
Webster's New World

(historical) A byzant (coin).

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Noun

Singular:
Byzantine
Plural:
byzantines

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