Augustus

[ aw-guhs-tuhs, uh-guhs- ]

/ ɔˈgʌs təs, əˈgʌs- /

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noun

Also called Oc·ta·vi·an

[ok-tey-vee-uhn] /ɒkˈteɪ vi ən/ .Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus; Augustus Caesar, 63 b.c.–a.d. 14, first Roman emperor 27 b.c.–a.d. 14: reformer, patron of arts and literature; heir and successor to Julius Caesar.

a title of office given to rulers of the Roman Republic after Octavian.

a male given name.

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Origin of Augustus

From Latin augustus “sacred, grand,” a title given to Octavian when he became emperor; see august,

Words nearby Augustus

Augustan, auguste, Augustine, Augustinian, Augustinian of the Assumption, Augustus, Augustus Caesar, au jus, auk, auklet, au lait

How to use Augustus in a sentence

In fact, Herod the Great and his son entirely refurbished the settlement and named it Caesarea Philippi – in honor of Augustus, the First Roman Emperor.
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Augustus was one of the biggest surprises of the offseason, signing with Los Angeles after playing 14 seasons for archrival Minnesota and winning the 2017 championship at the Sparks’ expense.
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A big cake requires a big festival, and Augustus was happy to comply.
One Cake to Rule Them All: How Stollen Stole Our Hearts|Molly Hannon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Augustus, also known as Augustus the Strong, was a party-boy, and loved any excuse to celebrate.
One Cake to Rule Them All: How Stollen Stole Our Hearts|Molly Hannon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Never have two people been more in love than Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster, and now one of them is about to die.
Ranking the Saddest Scenes in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’|Kevin Fallon|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Crown Prince Friedrich Augustus of Saxony married Maria Josepha of Austria in 1719, the party raged for a full 28 days.
The Most Expensive Royal Weddings|The Daily Beast|April 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Another Maximus factor is the august Roman -us ending, with other names like Atticus, Cassius, Augustus and Magnus heating up.
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Augustus Theodore swings on a chair before the fire, which he keeps at work for his own especial consolation.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Augustus looked up at Mr Bellamy to find if he were jeering him; but he saw no reason to believe it.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Augustus Theodore did not, in consequence of his father's absence, draw less furiously upon the bank!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
That emperor determined to carry out the intention of Augustus to exact the promised tribute from Britain.
The Towns of Roman Britain|James Oliver Bevan

British Dictionary definitions for Augustus

Augustus

/ (ɔːˈɡʌstəs) /

noun

original name Gaius Octavianus; after his adoption by Julius Caesar (44 bc) known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. 63 bc –14 ad, Roman statesman, a member of the second triumvirate (43 bc). After defeating Mark Antony at Actium (31 bc), he became first emperor of Rome, adopting the title Augustus (27 bc)

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