Augustus

Meaning

  1. The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar
  2. A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

Synonyms

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus

Gaius Octavianus

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɔːˈɡʌstəs/
Etymology

From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august.

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