Gratian

American  

[grey-shee-uhn, -shuhn] / ˈgreɪ ʃi ən, -ʃən /

noun

1. Flavius Gratianus, a.d. 359–383, Roman emperor 375–383.

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Gratian British  

/ ˈɡreɪʃɪən /

noun

1. Latin name Flavius Gratianus. 359–383 _ad , Roman emperor (367–383): ruled with his father Valentinian I (367–375); ruled the Western Roman Empire with his brother Valentinian II (375-83); appointed Theodosius I emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (379)

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Example Sentences

She and a male lemur, Gratian, mated and produced five offspring at the zoo.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2021

Gratian Municeps   At this time the Picts and Scots harass the Britons, who apply to the Romans.

From Old English Chronicles by Various

Gratian lived back in the fourth century and was a capable sort of an emperor, but he had one weak point.

From The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age by Paine, Albert Bigelow

Gratian acquiesced in their choice; reserving for himself the administration of the Gallic provinces, he handed over Italy, Illyria and Africa to Valentinian and his mother, who fixed their residence at Milan.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

The division, however, was merely nominal, and the real authority remained in the hands of Gratian.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various