Holy Roman Empire

/ˌˈhoʊli ˈroʊmən ˌɛmˈpaɪər/
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Definitions of Holy Roman Empire
  1. noun
    a political entity in Europe that began with the papal coronation of Otto I as the first emperor in 962 and lasted until 1806 when it was dissolved by Napoleon
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    political entity, political unit
    a unit with political responsibilities
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