English noun: Ludi Saeculares | |||
1. | Ludi Saeculares (act) the centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation); observances may have begun as early as the 5th century BC and lasted well into the Christian era | ||
Synonyms | secular games | ||
Broader (hypernym) | celebration, festivity | ||
Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||