nomen

[ noh-men ]

noun

, plural nom·i·na [nom, -, uh, -n, uh, noh, -m, uh, -].

1. (in ancient Rome) the second name of a citizen, indicating his gens, as “Gaius Julius Caesar.”

nomen

/ ˈnəʊmɛn /

noun

1. an ancient Roman's second name, designating his gens or clan See also agnomen cognomen praenomen

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomen¹

1885–90; < Latin nōmen name

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomen¹

Latin: a name

Example Sentences

Becciu explained this tradition during his testimony by invoking its Latin phrase “In odiosis non faceat nomen pontificis,” roughly meaning that the pope shouldn’t be drawn into unpleasant matters.

From Washington Times

Becciu explained this tradition during his testimony by invoking its Latin phrase “In odiosis non faceat nomen pontificis,” roughly meaning that the pope shouldn’t be drawn into unpleasant matters.

From Seattle Times

Nomen Wine: This Oregon wine, produced by a family of sisters, comes in PET bottles that weigh about three times less than glass bottles.

From Seattle Times

“The use of this abbreviation – known as a nomen sacrum in this context – leaves no doubt about the Christian beliefs of the letter writer,” Huebner said.

From Fox News

Thus she deals out a Pokémon-like deck of so-called nomen cards that assign to each pilgrim a medieval avatar.

From New York Times

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