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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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Word forms
- Plural
- Romuluses
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Rōmulus.
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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.
