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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."

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for Alaric

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Frequently asked questions

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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