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Aurelius
aw-REE-lee-uhs
Aurelius (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically linked to Roman nobility. Example: “The emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered for his writings on Stoic philosophy.”
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, historically linked to Roman nobility.
"The emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered for his writings on Stoic philosophy."
How to use Aurelius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Roman-derived male name, most famous through the emperor Marcus Aurelius.
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Etymology
From Latin Aurēlius, a Roman family name related to aureus ("golden").
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What does “Aurelius” mean?
The word “Aurelius” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically linked to Roman nobility. In plain terms, a traditional Roman-derived male name, most famous through the emperor Marcus Aurelius.
How do you pronounce “Aurelius”?
“Aurelius” is pronounced aw-REE-lee-uhs (/ɔˈɹiliəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aurelius” in a sentence?
Here is “Aurelius” used in a sentence: “The emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered for his writings on Stoic philosophy.”
What part of speech is “Aurelius”?
“Aurelius” is a name.
Where does the word “Aurelius” come from?
The word “Aurelius” comes from Latin. From Latin Aurēlius, a Roman family name related to aureus ("golden").
