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augustus

/ɔːˈɡʌs.təs/

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noun

/ɔːˈɡʌs.təs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому государственному деятелю, основавшему Римскую империю и ставшему её первым императором в 27 году до н.э., известному победой над Марком Антонием и Клеопатрой в битве при Акциуме в 31 году до н.э.

A proper noun referring to the Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became its first emperor in 27 BC, known for defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formal

    The first Roman emperor who established the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.

    ruРимский император

    • Augustus defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.
    • The reign of Augustus marked the beginning of the Pax Romana.
    • Augustus transformed Rome from a republic into an empire.

    Synonymscaesaroctavian

Forms
  • augustuses plural form
  • augustuses' possessive plural form
  • augustus's possessive singular form