Sejanus

American  

[si-jey-nuhs] / sɪˈdʒeɪ nəs /

noun

1. Lucius Aelius died a.d. 31, Roman politician, commander of praetorian guard, and conspirator in the reign of Emperor Tiberius.

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Example Sentences

Throughout the film, several characters, namely Lucy Gray and Sejanus, try to convince those around them of the immorality of the Hunger Games.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2023

But Ballad offers new insight into how the Capitol’s leading families viewed the rest of Panem, especially anyone “district,” like Coriolanus’ rich but lowborn friend, Sejanus.

From Slate • May 22, 2020

Coriolanus believes, with most of the Capitol’s rulers, that he is inherently better than Sejanus because of his noble blood, a conviction cherished by the British aristocracy.

From Slate • May 22, 2020

The notes on Sejanus are a liberal education, but after all, “the play's the thing.”

From Philip Massinger by Cruickshank, A. H.

The favorite Sejanus aimed at removing every heir to the imperial throne, in order that at the death of Tiberius he might rule in name, as he already did in effect.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred