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Titus

American  
[tahy-tuhs] / ˈtaɪ təs /

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. Tit.

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

  4. Tatius.

  5. a male given name.


Titus British  
/ ˈtaɪtəs /

noun

  1. New Testament

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

    2. 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 )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The last straw came when Etchells was playing Lucius in Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare's Globe, an iconic London theatre many actors can only dream of performing at.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

By comparison with some of the nefarious plotters in that show, Titus is a bit of an also-ran—at least at first.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

Hatosy’s Titus is the Danforths’ disappointing fail son and the actor keeps his face in a delightfully foolish little pout.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

"We could produce 10 bags, 20 bags, 30 bags," said farmer Titus Okepuk, 53.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Titus stares at his desk as if he wants to disappear into it.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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