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gaius

/ˈɡaɪ.əs/

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noun

/ˈɡaɪ.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому императору, преемнику Тиберия, известному своей жестокостью, тиранией и явным безумием, убитому в 41 году н.э.

A proper noun referring to a Roman emperor who succeeded Tiberius, known for his cruelty, tyranny, and manifest insanity, and who was assassinated in 41 AD.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A Roman emperor who ruled from 37 to 41 AD, known for his cruelty, extravagance, and erratic behavior, often referred to as Caligula.

    ruГай

    • Gaius, also known as Caligula, was assassinated in 41 AD.
    • The reign of Gaius is often described as tyrannical and insane.
    • Historians debate the extent of Gaius's madness and cruelty.

    Synonymscaligula

Forms
  • gaiuses plural form
  • gaiuses' possessive plural form
  • gaius's possessive singular form