Crassus

[ kras-uhs ]

noun

1. Marcus Li·cin·i·us [li-, sin, -ee-, uh, s], c115–53 b.c., Roman general: member of the first triumvirate.

Crassus

/ ˈkræsəs /

noun

1. CrassusMarcus Licinius?115 bc53 bcMRomanMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman Marcus Licinius (ˈmɑːkəs lɪˈsɪnɪəs). ?115–53 bc , Roman general; member of the first triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey

Example Sentences

“If we can get to Kashgar,” said Samir, “I have friends who can give us stock on loan. We’ll be richer than Crassus!”

From Literature

As for Crassus, I’m sure you know Crassus, the rich man from your part of the world.

From Literature

The other two volumes are more surprising: James Romm’s “Demetrius: Sacker of Cities” tracks the exploits of the most ambitious of Alexander the Great’s successors, while Peter Stothard’s “Crassus: The First Tycoon” recounts the career and dismal end of the richest man in Rome.

From Washington Post

Klopp completed what may be soccer’s unlikeliest triumvirate by offering his backing to the Manchester United manager Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer — very much the Crassus in this story — in his complaint over the Premier League’s television scheduling: United was forced to play in the early slot on Saturday, despite having a Champions League engagement in Turkey last Wednesday.

From New York Times

Your favorite Roman emperor was Crassus.

From New York Times