Tibur
/ˈtiːbər/noun
The ancient Roman city now known as Tivoli, located east of Rome.
Did you know?Tibur’s name predates Roman dominance, and its ultimate linguistic origin remains uncertain, possibly belonging to a pre-Latin language of ancient Italy.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Roman Italy
Pre-Latin
Tibur
“Ancient place-name of uncertain origin”
4th Century BCE
Latin
Tibur
“Name of the city allied with, and later absorbed into, Roman power”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Tiburtinus
“Of or relating to Tibur”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Tibur
“Established Roman settlement east of Rome, famous for villas and sanctuaries”
Medieval Period
Italian
Tivoli
“Evolved Italian form of the ancient place-name”
Modern English
English
Tibur
“Historical name for the ancient city now called Tivoli”