Octavia

[ ok-tey-vee-uh ]

noun

1. died 11 b.c., sister of Roman emperor Augustus and wife of Marc Anthony.
2. a.d. c42–62, Roman empress, wife of Nero.
3. a female given name.

Octavia

/ ɒkˈteɪvɪə /

noun

1. Octavia11 bcFRomanMISC: wife of Mark Antony died 11 bc , wife of Mark Antony; sister of Augustus

Example Sentences

In the days running up to the election, the 2000 Octavia E. Butler essay, “A Few Rules for Predicting the Future,” started going semi-viral amongst left-learning voters, facing an overpresent dread no matter what was bound to happen on Nov. 5.

From Slate

Shortly after news of his death broke Monday, artists including Marciano, Busta Rhymes, Lena Waithe, Quinta Brunson and Octavia Spencer shared their condolences.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Monophobic Response” is a continuation of an ongoing series titled “Shaper of God” by American Artist, inspired by science fiction author Octavia Butler’s prophetic 1993 novel “Parable of the Sower.”

From Los Angeles Times

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer wrote on Instagram that Jones's "voice and talent will be remembered always" and that "legendary doesn't even begin to describe his iconic roles and impact on cinema forever".

From BBC

“The Fallen Fruit” is a heady mix of well-researched historical fiction and gripping fantasy reminiscent of both Octavia Butler’s “Kindred” and Audrey Niffenegger’s “The Time Traveler’s Wife.”

From Los Angeles Times