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Caligula
kuh-LIH-gyuu-luh
Caligula (name) means the nickname of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman emperor, who reigned from 37 to 41 CE. Example: “Caligula is remembered for his cruelty and eccentric rule.”
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The nickname of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman emperor, who reigned from 37 to 41 CE.
"Caligula is remembered for his cruelty and eccentric rule."
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Etymology
From Latin caliga ("leather boot") + -ula, a childhood nickname meaning "little boot."
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What does “Caligula” mean?
The word “Caligula” means the nickname of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman emperor, who reigned from 37 to 41 CE.
How do you pronounce “Caligula”?
“Caligula” is pronounced kuh-LIH-gyuu-luh (/kəˈlɪ.ɡjʊ.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caligula” in a sentence?
Here is “Caligula” used in a sentence: “Caligula is remembered for his cruelty and eccentric rule.”
What part of speech is “Caligula”?
“Caligula” is a name.
Where does the word “Caligula” come from?
The word “Caligula” comes from Latin. From Latin caliga ("leather boot") + -ula, a childhood nickname meaning "little boot.".
