Caligula

[ kuh-lig-yuh-luh ]

noun

1. Gaius Caesar, a.d. 12–41, emperor of Rome 37–41.

Caligula

/ kəˈlɪɡjʊlə /

noun

1. Caligula1241MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler original name Gaius Caesar, son of Germanicus. 12–41 ad , Roman emperor (37–41), noted for his cruelty and tyranny; assassinated

Caligula

1. A cruel and insane ruler of the Roman Empire in the first century a.d. ; one of the twelve Caesars . To humiliate the senators of Rome , he appointed his horse to the senate.

Example Sentences

He’s a walking inferiority complex, compensating with random acts of violence, like a Caligula fanboy, and looks ready at any minute to pop off like Vesuvius.

From Los Angeles Times

She was the sister of the emperor Caligula and the niece of his successor Claudius, who became emperor after Caligula was murdered by his own Praetorian Guard in C.E.

From Scientific American

He had small parts in three Broadway shows, beginning with “Caligula” in 1960, and later in the 1960s began working with the experimental Open Theater troupe.

From New York Times

Caligula, now, has a human face and a beak.

From New York Times

The Roman Emperor Caligula brought the ancient obelisk to Rome more than 2,000 years ago, and it was moved to the square in the 16th century.

From Washington Times