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

Derived Forms

• pre-Justinian
  adjective
• post-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

"For this once," said Justinian, "I have the rare pleasure of finding my Empress and Narses of one mind."

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix