Coriolanus

American  

[kawr-ee-uh-lay-nuhs, kor-] / ˌkɔr i əˈleɪ nəs, ˌkɒr- /

noun

1. Gaius (or Gnaeus) Marcius flourished late 5th century b.c., legendary Roman military hero.

2. (italics) a tragedy (1608?) by Shakespeare.

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Coriolanus British  

/ ˌkɒrɪəˈleɪnəs /

noun

1. Gaius Marcius (ˈɡaɪəs ˈmɑːsɪəs). 5th century _bc , a legendary Roman general, who allegedly led an army against Rome but was dissuaded from conquering it by his mother and wife

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Coriolanus

It becomes clear why Lorenzo González’s agreeable Menenius, the Roman senator who has been like a father to Coriolanus, hasn’t been able to mold his charge’s mind as effectively as Volumnia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

The frequent shouting is particularly unfortunate because Coriolanus is by nature not a man of words.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026

The origin story is also for the man who will become President Coriolanus Snow, played by Donald Sutherland in the first four films.

From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024

“And now, on to our good President Coriolanus Snow,” says Finnick.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins