Catiline

American  

[kat-l-ahyn] / ˈkæt lˌaɪn /

noun

1. Lucius Sergius Catilina, 108?–62 b.c., Roman politician and conspirator.

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Catiline British  

/ ˈkætɪˌlaɪn, ˌkætɪlɪˈnɛərɪən /

noun

1. Latin name Lucius Sergius Catilina. ?108–62 _bc , Roman politician: organized an unsuccessful conspiracy against Cicero (63–62)

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Other Word Forms

• Catilinarian
  adjective

Example Sentences

And like the maligned Catiline, this vigorously paced show knows how to play to the crowd.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2018

He called Burr a latter-day Catiline, the ancient Roman senator who attempted a populist uprising against the Republic.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2016

Ultimately, Cicero suggests that it would be best for all concerned if Catiline and his friends went into exile, permanently.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 21, 2014

Opposition research is as old as politics itself—Cicero’s orations against Catiline, a dodgy candidate for the Roman consulship in 63BC, were notably well-informed.

From Economist • Jul. 10, 2014

During the course of the speech, the audience is said to have visibly moved away to leave Catiline isolated—something Cicero didn’t stint to point out.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith