Diocletian

[ dahy-uh-klee-shuhn ]

noun

1. Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, a.d. 245–316, Illyrian soldier: emperor of Rome 284–305.

Diocletian

/ ˌdaɪəˈkliːʃən /

noun

1. Diocletian245313MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler full name Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus. 245–313 ad , Roman emperor (284–305), who divided the empire into four administrative units (293) and instigated the last severe persecution of the Christians (303)

Other Words From

• post-Di·o·cletian adjective

Example Sentences

The early years of the reign of Diocletian were characterized for the most part by principles of religious toleration.

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The Christians, then, had no temples until about the beginning of the reign of Diocletian.

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His courage and fidelity attracted the attention of Emperor Diocletian, who bestowed upon him marks of special favor.

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In the year 284 there came to the front an emperor "of iron," Diocletian.

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Like Augustus, Diocletian may be considered as the founder of a new empire.

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