name
Josephus
joh-SEE-fuhs
Josephus (name) means Flavius Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian of the first century known for his accounts of Jewish history and the fall of Jerusalem. Example: “Historians still rely on Josephus for details about first-century Judea.”
name
1
Flavius Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian of the first century known for his accounts of Jewish history and the fall of Jerusalem.
"Historians still rely on Josephus for details about first-century Judea."
2
A male given name, an older Latinized form of Joseph.
"His full baptismal name was recorded as Josephus."
How to use Josephus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Latin form of Joseph, best known as the name of the ancient historian Josephus.
Easily confused with
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Josephus.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Historians still rely on _____ for details about first-century Judea.
Etymology
From Latin Iosephus, itself from the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Joseph.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Josephus” mean?
The word “Josephus” means flavius Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian of the first century known for his accounts of Jewish history and the fall of Jerusalem. In plain terms, the Latin form of Joseph, best known as the name of the ancient historian Josephus.
How do you pronounce “Josephus”?
“Josephus” is pronounced joh-SEE-fuhs (/ˈd͡ʒəʊˈsiːfəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Josephus” in a sentence?
Here is “Josephus” used in a sentence: “Historians still rely on Josephus for details about first-century Judea.”
What part of speech is “Josephus”?
“Josephus” is a name.
Where does the word “Josephus” come from?
The word “Josephus” comes from Latin. From Latin Iosephus, itself from the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Joseph.
How many meanings does “Josephus” have?
“Josephus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: flavius Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian of the first century known for his accounts of Jewish history and the fall of Jerusalem.
