Augustus
Augustus (name) means the first Roman emperor, born Gaius Octavius; also a masculine given name derived from his title. Example: “Augustus ruled Rome for over four decades of relative peace.”
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_____ ruled Rome for over four decades of relative peace.
Etymology
From Latin augustus ("majestic, venerable").
Rhymes for Augustus
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What does “Augustus” mean?
The word “Augustus” means the first Roman emperor, born Gaius Octavius; also a masculine given name derived from his title.
How do you pronounce “Augustus”?
“Augustus” is pronounced aw-GUHS-tuhs (/ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Augustus” in a sentence?
Here is “Augustus” used in a sentence: “Augustus ruled Rome for over four decades of relative peace.”
What part of speech is “Augustus”?
“Augustus” is a name.
Where does the word “Augustus” come from?
The word “Augustus” comes from Latin. From Latin augustus ("majestic, venerable").
Is “Augustus” a common word?
“Augustus” is an uncommon word in modern English.