maximus
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of maximus
from Latin: superlative of magnus great
Example Sentences
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Maximus, the Belgian PM’s cat, has a message.
From MarketWatch
On Instagram he frequently shares videos and pictures of rescue cat Maximus, who he adopted for the prime minister's office after taking power.
From Barron's
The actor, who played the lead character of Roman general Maximus in the 2000 historical epic, said the "moral core" of the story was what drew people into the original.
From BBC
The first film, also directed by Sir Ridley, saw Russell's Maximus forced into slavery and later dying of his wounds.
From BBC
The sequel is set years later and sees Irish actor Paul play Lucius, who is revealed to be the illegitimate son of Maximus and Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen.
From BBC
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