Justinian I

American  

[juh-stin-ee-uhn] / dʒʌˈstɪn i ən /

noun

1. Flavius Anicius JustinianusJustinian the Great, a.d. 483–565, Byzantine emperor 527–565.

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Justinian I British  

/ dʒʌˈstɪnɪən /

noun

1. called the Great ; Latin name Flavius Anicius Justinianus. 483–565 _ad , Byzantine emperor (527–565). He recovered North Africa, SE Spain, and Italy, largely owing to the brilliance of generals such as Belisarius. He sponsored the Justinian Code

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Other Word Forms

• post-Justinian adjective
• pre-Justinian adjective

Example Sentences

These cultural and societal trends were prominent in the reign of Justinian I, who was the Eastern Roman emperor from 527 to 565.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

For example, the sixth-century Roman Emperor Justinian I reportedly died at the age of 83.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2022

This change was thought to start at 50, though several sources, including the personal physician of Justinian I, state clearly that it can begin as early as 35, especially in those who are “very fat”.

From The Guardian • Dec. 15, 2015

Justinian I built the magnificent Haghia Sophia in Constantinople It is an anglicised version of the Latin justus, meaning, as one might guess, "just", "fair", "equitable", "lawful", "proper".

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2012

Although I could mention countless acts of this nature committed by Justinian, I will not do so, for I must draw my narrative to a close.

From The Secret History of the Court of Justinian by Procopius