Titus

[ tahy-tuhs ]

noun
  1. a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed an Epistle.

  2. this New Testament Epistle. Abbreviation: Tit.

  1. Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, a.d. 40?–81, Roman emperor 79–81.

  2. a male given name.

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How to use Titus in a sentence

  • Nevertheless, Chrysogonus feared such action, and had arranged with the two Tituses that something should be done to prevent it.

    Life of Cicero | Anthony Trollope
  • So far the matter had gone with the Tituses, and with Chrysogonus who had got his lion's share.

    Life of Cicero | Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for Titus

Titus

/ (ˈtaɪtəs) /


noun
  1. New Testament

    • Saint. a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul. Feast day: Jan 26 or Aug 25

    • the book written to him (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus), containing advice on pastoral matters

  2. full name Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus. ?40–81 ad, Roman emperor (78–81 ad)

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