Nerva

American  

[nur-vuh] / ˈnɜr və /

noun

1. Marcus Cocceius a.d. 32?–98, emperor of Rome 96–98.

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Nerva British  

/ ˈnɜːvə /

noun

1. full name Marcus Cocceius Nerva. ?30–98 _ad , Roman emperor (96–98), who introduced some degree of freedom after the repressive reign of Domitian. He adopted Trajan as his son and successor

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Example Sentences

Councillor Neil Nerva, the cabinet member for community health and wellbeing at Brent Council, said she is "seeking reassurance" from Everyone Active and the pool will remain closed "until further notice".

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

Cutting down Domitian’s head into a portrait of Nerva did make the new emperor look like he had a swole neck, but his comparatively tiny skull looks ridiculous.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2022

Ms Luemos' parents reported her disappearance after she had failed to answer their calls or to show up at the secondary school in Nerva, next to El Campillo, where she had worked since 3 December.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2018

The western border is formed by a stout wall along Via Tor de’ Conti, butting against the forums of Augustus, Vespasian, Trajan and Nerva.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2011

Even the virtuous Nerva, and stern Aurelian, were so attracted by their beauty, that, while at Rome, they were their constant abode.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John