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Remus (name) means In Roman mythology, the twin brother of Romulus, the legendary founders of Rome; also a rare masculine given name. Example: “According to legend, Remus was killed by his brother Romulus in a dispute over the founding of Rome.”

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In Roman mythology, the twin brother of Romulus, the legendary founders of Rome; also a rare masculine given name.
"According to legend, Remus was killed by his brother Romulus in a dispute over the founding of Rome."
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Etymology

Remus is a learned borrowing from Latin Remus.

Origin: Latin

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What does “Remus” mean?
The word “Remus” means in Roman mythology, the twin brother of Romulus, the legendary founders of Rome; also a rare masculine given name.
How do you use “Remus” in a sentence?
Here is “Remus” used in a sentence: “According to legend, Remus was killed by his brother Romulus in a dispute over the founding of Rome.”
What part of speech is “Remus”?
“Remus” is a name.
What is the meaning of Remus?
"Remus" (name) means in Roman mythology, the twin brother of Romulus, the legendary founders of Rome; also a rare masculine given name.