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domitian

/dəˈmɪʃ.ən/

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noun

/dəˈmɪʃ.ən/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому императору, правившему с 81 по 96 год н.э., известному своим авторитарным правлением и террором, который он развязал, прежде чем был убит.

A proper noun referring to a Roman emperor who ruled from 81 to 96 AD, known for his authoritarian rule and the reign of terror he instigated before being assassinated.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    The last Roman emperor of the Flavian dynasty, who ruled from 81 to 96 AD. He was known for his authoritarian rule and was assassinated.

    ruРимский император

    • Domitian was the son of Emperor Vespasian.
    • He succeeded his brother Titus as emperor.
    • His reign is often described as a period of terror.