Aurelian

[ aw-ree-lee-uhn, aw-reel-yuhn ]

noun

1. Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, a.d. 212?–275, Roman emperor 270–275.

Aurelian

/ ɔːˈriːlɪən /

noun

1. Aurelian?212275MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Latin name Lucius Domitius Aurelianus. ?212–275 ad , Roman emperor (270–275), who conquered Palmyra (273) and restored political unity to the Roman Empire

Example Sentences

The city also is hoping someone will help fund a €75 million restoration of the Aurelian walls, which circle the city.

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When Aurelian consulted the god of Palmyra (still in spite of Baltus), the god said that the doves fear the falcon.

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But fortune, and the perseverance of Aurelian, overcame every obstacle.

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The strength of Aurelian had crushed on every side the enemies of Rome.

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Maximian was born a peasant, and, like Aurelian, in the territory of Sirmium.

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The Alemanni who had invaded Italy are overwhelmed by Aurelian.

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