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Domitian

American  
[duh-mish-uhn, -ee-uhn] / dəˈmɪʃ ən, -i ən /

noun

  1. Titus Flavius Domitianus Augustus, a.d. 51–96, Roman emperor 81–96.


Domitian British  
/ dəˈmɪʃən /

noun

  1. full name Titus Flavius Domitianus. 51–96 ad , Roman emperor (81–96): instigated a reign of terror (93); assassinated

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

One of the survey’s first projects was to rebuild an archway near the entrance, the Domitian Gate, that had threatened to tumble from its unstable foundation.

From New York Times Nov. 12, 2022

When the notoriously cruel Emperor Domitian was assassinated in 96 A.D.,

From Slate Apr. 11, 2022

The palace was built above the villa of the Roman Emperor Domitian and remains of the ancient theater and the Roman walls can be seen in the gardens between flowering pink azaleas.

From Seattle Times Jun. 4, 2021

On St. John, whom Domitian cast into a caldron, &c.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

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