Byzantine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Byzantine is an adjective meaning Alternative letter-case form of Byzantine (figurative senses only).
Meaning
Alternative letter-case form of Byzantine (figurative senses only).
More Meanings
- (historical) A byzant (coin).
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- byzantines
Synonyms for byzantine
Depending on context, synonyms include artful, intricate, convoluted, complex, tortuous, labyrinthine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include artful, intricate, complex, convoluted, tortuous, knotty.
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