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Claudius
KLAW-dee-uhs
Claudius (name) means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the Roman emperor Claudius. Example: “Claudius ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD.”
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A male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the Roman emperor Claudius.
"Claudius ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD."
"The two Claudii had put their heads on the block by their own volition."
— Harry Sidebottom, Rome, The Caelian Hill, Five Days before the Ides of March, ad238 (2015)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Claudiuses, Claudii
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_____ ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD.
Etymology
Comes from Latin Claudius, and is a doublet of Claude.
Rhymes for Claudius
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What does “Claudius” mean?
The word “Claudius” means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the Roman emperor Claudius.
How do you pronounce “Claudius”?
“Claudius” is pronounced KLAW-dee-uhs (/ˈklɔdiəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Claudius” in a sentence?
Here is “Claudius” used in a sentence: “Claudius ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD.”
What part of speech is “Claudius”?
“Claudius” is a name.
