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when in rome

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables
when in rome
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

One should adjust to local customs.

Etymology

Anapodoton of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Phrases

go native

Frequently Paired Words

go native

Questions

What does when in rome mean?
One should adjust to local customs.
Where does when in rome come from?
Anapodoton of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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