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constantine

/ˈkɒn.stən.taɪn/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkɒn.stən.taɪn/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Latin origin, historically associated with Roman emperors, notably Constantine the Great, who legalized Christianity and founded Constantinople.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к мужскому имени латинского происхождения, исторически связанное с римскими императорами, в частности с Константином Великим, который легализовал христианство и основал Константинополь.
  1. Roman Emperor B2 formal political

    Roman emperor from 306 to 337 AD, known for ending the persecution of Christians and making Christianity the state religion, and for founding Constantinople (modern Istanbul).

    • Constantine the Great legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.
    • The Edict of Milan in 313 AD was issued by Constantine.
    • Constantinople became the new capital under Constantine's rule.

    🇷🇺Римский император

  2. City in Algeria B2 formal

    A major city in northeastern Algeria, originally named Cirta, later rebuilt by Roman emperor Constantine I after being destroyed in the 4th century.

    • Constantine is known for its dramatic suspension bridges and gorge.
    • The ancient city of Constantine was a key Roman settlement in North Africa.
    • Many historical sites in Constantine date back to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

    🇷🇺Константина