Domitian

[ duh-mish-uhn, -ee-uhn ]

noun

1. Titus Flavius Domitianus Augustus, a.d. 51–96, Roman emperor 81–96.

Domitian

/ dəˈmɪʃən /

noun

1. Domitian5196MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler full name Titus Flavius Domitianus. 51–96 ad , Roman emperor (81–96): instigated a reign of terror (93); assassinated

Example Sentences

But one moment does link it intrinsically to Rome, as the parade always begins with an actor voicing the words of Domitian, who was emperor when Deva Victrix was founded.

From BBC

Also visible are the travertine paving stones that Emperor Domitian had laid down after a fire in 80 A.D. ravaged a large swath of Rome, including the Sacred Area.

From Seattle Times

One of the survey’s first projects was to rebuild an archway near the entrance, the Domitian Gate, that had threatened to tumble from its unstable foundation.

From New York Times

The palace was built above the villa of the Roman Emperor Domitian and remains of the ancient theater and the Roman walls can be seen in the gardens between flowering pink azaleas.

From Seattle Times

The Golden Calf, the Emperor Domitian, the Catholic saints, the king of France and “Uncle Joe” Stalin weren’t erased from history when their statues toppled.

From Washington Post