Aurelian

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

/ ɔˈri li ən, ɔˈril yən /

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noun

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

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How to use Aurelian in a sentence

The city also is hoping someone will help fund a €75 million restoration of the Aurelian walls, which circle the city.
Italy’s Culture Falling to Ruins Amid Austerity Cuts|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When Aurelian consulted the god of Palmyra (still in spite of Baltus), the god said that the doves fear the falcon.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
But fortune, and the perseverance of Aurelian, overcame every obstacle.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
The strength of Aurelian had crushed on every side the enemies of Rome.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon

Maximian was born a peasant, and, like Aurelian, in the territory of Sirmium.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
The Alemanni who had invaded Italy are overwhelmed by Aurelian.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03|Various

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Aurelian

/ (ɔːˈriːlɪən) /

noun

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

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