👉 The term "corinthian" refers to a specific type of Roman city that was located in modern-day Greece. It is believed that this city was founded by the Corinthians, one of the major political and religious factions within the Roman Empire during the 3rd century BCE. The name "Corinthian" comes from the Greek word for "city" or "capital." The Corinthian city became known as the capital of the Roman Republic, which lasted until the fall of Rome in