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Vespasian
vehs-PAY-zhuhn
Vespasian (name) means the name of a Roman emperor, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, who ruled from 69 to 79 CE and began construction of the Colosseum. Example: “Vespasian restored order to Rome after a chaotic year of civil war.”
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The name of a Roman emperor, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, who ruled from 69 to 79 CE and began construction of the Colosseum.
"Vespasian restored order to Rome after a chaotic year of civil war."
How to use Vespasian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a notable Roman emperor best remembered for stabilising the empire and starting the Colosseum.
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- Plural
- vespasians
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Etymology
From Latin Vespasianus, the family name of the emperor.
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What does “Vespasian” mean?
The word “Vespasian” means the name of a Roman emperor, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, who ruled from 69 to 79 CE and began construction of the Colosseum. In plain terms, the name of a notable Roman emperor best remembered for stabilising the empire and starting the Colosseum.
How do you pronounce “Vespasian”?
“Vespasian” is pronounced vehs-PAY-zhuhn (/vɛsˈpeɪ.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vespasian” in a sentence?
Here is “Vespasian” used in a sentence: “Vespasian restored order to Rome after a chaotic year of civil war.”
What part of speech is “Vespasian”?
“Vespasian” is a name.
Where does the word “Vespasian” come from?
The word “Vespasian” comes from Latin. From Latin Vespasianus, the family name of the emperor.
