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Alaric
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1
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."
2
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.
Word Forms
Alarics plural
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Etymology
From Gothic elements meaning "all" and "ruler," giving a sense of "ruler of everyone."