Comnenus

[ kom-nee-nuhs ]

noun

1. a dynasty of Byzantine emperors that ruled at Constantinople, 1057?–1185, and at Trebizond in Asia Minor, 1204–1461?.

Comnenus

/ kɒmˈniːnəs /

noun

1. an important Byzantine family from which the imperial dynasties of Constantinople (1057–59; 1081–1185) and Trebizond (1204–1461) derived

Other Words From

• Com·ne·ni·an [kom-, nee, -nee-, uh, n], adjective

Example Sentences

Small wonder Alexius Comnenus saw in his later guests doubtful friends or worse!

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Comnenus probably brought over, and left to his descendants, the inheritance of this craft.

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Now let us proceed on the last stage of our journey down by these walls of Manuel Comnenus into the plain.

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The descendants of the people that I loved are happy and at peace, comes from John Comnenus.

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John Comnenus, the brother of the emperor Isaac, survived in peace and dignity his generous refusal of the sceptre.

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