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caligula

/kəˈlɪɡ.jʊ.lə/

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noun

/kəˈlɪɡ.jʊ.lə/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому императору, известному своей жестокостью, тиранией и, по слухам, безумным поведением, правившему после Тиберия и убитому в 41 году н.э.

A proper noun referring to a Roman Emperor known for his cruelty, tyranny, and reportedly insane behavior, who ruled after Tiberius and was assassinated in 41 AD.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formal

    The third Roman emperor, ruling from 37 to 41 AD, known for his extreme cruelty, extravagance, and erratic behavior.

    ruКалигула

    • Caligula was assassinated by his own guards in 41 AD.
    • Historians often describe Caligula as a tyrant.
    • The reign of Caligula is marked by stories of his madness.

    Synonymsgaius

Forms
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  • caligulas' possessive plural form
  • caligula's possessive singular form