name
Tiberius
teye-BEER-ree-uhs
Tiberius (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river. Example: “Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus.”
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river.
"Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tiberiuses
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_____ ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus.
Etymology
From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber. Also note Faliscan equivalent *Tiferios. The name is mistaken by some to be of Etruscan origin but note the borrowed variants, Thefarie (from Faliscan) and Teperi (from Latin).
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What does “Tiberius” mean?
The word “Tiberius” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river.
How do you pronounce “Tiberius”?
“Tiberius” is pronounced teye-BEER-ree-uhs (/taɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tiberius” in a sentence?
Here is “Tiberius” used in a sentence: “Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus.”
What part of speech is “Tiberius”?
“Tiberius” is a name.
