Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Western Roman Empire
Historical Region
/ˈwɛstərn ˈroʊmən ˌɛmpaɪr/
Definition
The Western Roman Empire was the western part of the Roman Empire, which split off from the Eastern Roman Empire in the late 3rd century AD and persisted until its fall in the late 5th century AD.
Examples
- The Western Roman Empire faced many invasions from barbarian tribes.
- The fall of the Western Roman Empire is often marked by the deposition of the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, in 476 AD.
- During its peak, the Western Roman Empire covered parts of modern-day France, Spain, and Italy.
Meaning
It refers to the western region of the Roman Empire that was characterized by its own governance and events distinct from those in the east.
Synonyms
- Roman West
- Western Rome
- Occidental Roman Empire
