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Samnium

ancient country in SC Italy

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(sămˈnē-əm)

An ancient country of central and southern Italy. The expansionist desires of its rulers led to the Samnite Wars (343-290 B.C.) and the ultimate defeat of Samnium by Rome.

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Samˈnite (sămˈnītˌ) adjective & n.

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