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Romulus

ROM-yuu-luhs

Romulus (name) means the legendary founder and first king of Rome, twin brother of Remus. Example: “Legend says Romulus and Remus were raised by a she-wolf.”

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The legendary founder and first king of Rome, twin brother of Remus.
"Legend says Romulus and Remus were raised by a she-wolf."

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Romuluses plural

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin Rōmulus.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Romulus” mean?

The word “Romulus” means the legendary founder and first king of Rome, twin brother of Remus.

How do you pronounce “Romulus”?

“Romulus” is pronounced ROM-yuu-luhs (/ˈrɑmjʊləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Romulus” in a sentence?

Here is “Romulus” used in a sentence: “Legend says Romulus and Remus were raised by a she-wolf.”

What part of speech is “Romulus”?

“Romulus” is a name.

Where does the word “Romulus” come from?

The word “Romulus” comes from Latin. Learned borrowing from Latin Rōmulus.

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