Augustus

[ aw-guhs-tuhs, uh-guhs- ]

noun

1. Also called Oc·ta·vi·an [ok-, tey, -vee-, uh, n]. Gaius Julius Caesar OctavianusAugustus Caesar, 63 b.c.–a.d. 14, first Roman emperor 27 b.c.–a.d. 14: reformer, patron of arts and literature; heir and successor to Julius Caesar.
2. a title of office given to rulers of the Roman Republic after Octavian.
3. a first name.

Augustus

/ ɔːˈɡʌstəs /

noun

1. Augustus63 bc14 ad)MRomanPOLITICS: head of state original name Gaius Octavianus; after his adoption by Julius Caesar (44 bc ) known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. 63 bc –14 ad , Roman statesman, a member of the second triumvirate (43 bc ). After defeating Mark Antony at Actium (31 bc ), he became first emperor of Rome, adopting the title Augustus (27 bc )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Augustus¹

From Latin augustus “sacred, grand,” a title given to Octavian when he became emperor; august,

Example Sentences

In fact, Herod the Great and his son entirely refurbished the settlement and named it Caesarea Philippi – in honor of Augustus, the First Roman Emperor.

From Realm of History

Augustus was one of the biggest surprises of the offseason, signing with Los Angeles after playing 14 seasons for archrival Minnesota and winning the 2017 championship at the Sparks’ expense.

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A big cake requires a big festival, and Augustus was happy to comply.

From The Daily Beast

Augustus, also known as Augustus the Strong, was a party-boy, and loved any excuse to celebrate.

From The Daily Beast

Never have two people been more in love than Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster, and now one of them is about to die.

From The Daily Beast

When Crown Prince Friedrich Augustus of Saxony married Maria Josepha of Austria in 1719, the party raged for a full 28 days.

From The Daily Beast

Another Maximus factor is the august Roman -us ending, with other names like Atticus, Cassius, Augustus and Magnus heating up.

From The Daily Beast

Augustus Theodore swings on a chair before the fire, which he keeps at work for his own especial consolation.

From Project Gutenberg

Augustus looked up at Mr Bellamy to find if he were jeering him; but he saw no reason to believe it.

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Augustus Theodore did not, in consequence of his father's absence, draw less furiously upon the bank!

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Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.

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That emperor determined to carry out the intention of Augustus to exact the promised tribute from Britain.

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