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Petronius
pih-TROH-nee-uhs
Petronius (name) means a Roman family name, borne notably by the author Petronius Arbiter. Example: “Petronius is thought to have written the Satyricon.”
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A Roman family name, borne notably by the author Petronius Arbiter.
"Petronius is thought to have written the Satyricon."
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Etymology
From Latin Petronius.
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What does “Petronius” mean?
The word “Petronius” means a Roman family name, borne notably by the author Petronius Arbiter.
How do you pronounce “Petronius”?
“Petronius” is pronounced pih-TROH-nee-uhs (/pəˈtɹoʊ.ni.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Petronius” in a sentence?
Here is “Petronius” used in a sentence: “Petronius is thought to have written the Satyricon.”
What part of speech is “Petronius”?
“Petronius” is a name.
Where does the word “Petronius” come from?
The word “Petronius” comes from Latin.