Maecenas

[ mee-see-nuhs, mahy- ]

noun

1. Gaius Cil·ni·us [sil, -nee-, uh, s], c70–8 b.c., Roman statesman: friend and patron of Horace and Vergil.
2. a generous patron or supporter, especially of art, music, or literature.

Maecenas

/ miːˈsiːnæs /

noun

1. MaecenasGaius?70 bc8 bcMRomanPOLITICS: statesmanWRITING: patron Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?70–8 bc , Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil
2. a wealthy patron of the arts

Example Sentences

Maecenas vitae quam vitae ex laoreet tempor vitae in tortor.

From The Daily Beast

He paused and instructed me how to spell "aerial" and "Maecenas."

From Project Gutenberg

Intolerance did not discontinue under the emperors; witness the counsel of Maecenas to Augustus.

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Maecenas, descended from royal ancestors, O both my protection and my darling honor!

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You jostle every thing that is in your way, if with an appointment full in your mind you are away to Maecenas.

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O learned Maecenas, if you believe old Gratinus, no verses which are written by water-drinkers can please, or be long-lived.

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