Coriolanus

American  

[kawr-ee-uh-ley-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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Example Sentences

Finest is Mickey Sumner as a female Aufidius, leader of the Romans’ foes, the Volscians, whom Coriolanus will later join in waging war against Rome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

A movie adaptation starring Rachel Zegler as protagonist Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow was released last November and made more than $300 million globally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Role: Coriolanus Snow Why they’re a standout: The Julliard trained British actor almost feels like he popped out of nowhere as the new “The Hunger Games” prequel dominated the box office for weeks.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023

It wasn't easy for director Francis Lawrence to transform Hunger Games franchise villain Coriolanus Snow into a compelling protagonist for a prequel film taking place 64 years before the hit films starring Jennifer Lawrence.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

The coroner, in Mr. Wopsle’s hands, became Timon of Athens; the beadle, Coriolanus.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens