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cassius

/ˈkæʃ.əs/

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noun

/ˈkæʃ.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к исторической личности, известной как один из ключевых зачинщиков заговора с целью убийства Юлия Цезаря, умерший в 42 году до н. э.

A proper noun referring to a historical figure known as a key instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar, who died in 42 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureB2formal

    A Roman senator and general who was a key leader in the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar in 44 BC.

    ruИсторическая личность

    • Cassius persuaded Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar.
    • Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' portrays Cassius as a manipulative figure.
    • Cassius died by suicide after his defeat at the Battle of Philippi.
Forms
  • cassiuses plural form
  • cassiuses' possessive plural form
  • cassius's possessive singular form