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Alaric
Alaric (name) means a king of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 CE. Example: “Alaric's sack of Rome shocked the ancient world and is often cited as a milestone in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.”
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A king of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 CE.
"Alaric's sack of Rome shocked the ancient world and is often cited as a milestone in the fall of the Western Roman Empire."
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A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "ruler of all."
"The name Alaric has seen a small revival in modern use."
How to use Alaric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known historically as the Visigothic king who took Rome.
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Etymology
From Gothic elements meaning "all" and "ruler," giving a sense of "ruler of everyone."
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What does “Alaric” mean?
The word “Alaric” means a king of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 CE. In plain terms, best known historically as the Visigothic king who took Rome.
How do you use “Alaric” in a sentence?
Here is “Alaric” used in a sentence: “Alaric's sack of Rome shocked the ancient world and is often cited as a milestone in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.”
What part of speech is “Alaric”?
“Alaric” is a name.
How many meanings does “Alaric” have?
“Alaric” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a king of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 CE.
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