augustus

/ɔːˈɡʌstəs/

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Frequency: 3.43 in modern English

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The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

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"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."

From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Augie August Augusta Augustan Augustine Gus Gussie

Fort Augustus Pax Augusta

justice justus

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How do you pronounce augustus?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/.

What does augustus mean?

The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

Where does augustus come from?

It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce augustus

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