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basileus

/ˈbæz.ɪ.liː.əs/

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noun

/ˈbæz.ɪ.liː.əs/C2formal
  • ruИсторический титул, относящийся к правителю Восточной Римской империи, часто используемый для обозначения монарха или императора.

A historical title referring to a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire, often used to denote a monarch or emperor.

  1. Eastern Roman EmperorC2formal

    A title used for the sovereign ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.

    ruВасилевс

    • The basileus Constantine XI was the last emperor of Byzantium.
    • The basileus issued a decree to reform the tax system.
    • Diplomats from the West sought an audience with the basileus.
Forms
  • basileis plural form
  • basileuses plural form
  • basileis' possessive plural form
  • basileuses' possessive plural form
  • basileus's possessive singular form