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Titus

American  
[tahy-tuhs] / ˈtaɪ təs /

noun

  1. a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed an Epistle.

  2. this New Testament Epistle. Tit.

  3. Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, a.d. 40?–81, Roman emperor 79–81.

  4. Tatius.

  5. a male given name.


Titus British  
/ ˈtaɪtəs /

noun

  1. New Testament

    1. Saint. a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul. Feast day: Jan 26 or Aug 25

    2. the book written to him (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus ), containing advice on pastoral matters

  2. full name Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus. ?40–81 ad , Roman emperor (78–81 ad )

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Enzo Sereni grew up in Rome, a short walk from the Arch of Titus, with its engraved legionnaires celebrating the defeat of ancient Judea by plundering the Second Temple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"We could produce 10 bags, 20 bags, 30 bags," said farmer Titus Okepuk, 53.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Like the Arc de Triomphe, Trump’s proposed monument resembles the Arch of Titus, the oldest surviving triumphal arch in Rome, which is located near the Roman Forum.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

But Iamaleava had some magic left in a memorable fourth quarter, completing two long passes to Titus Mokiao-Atimalala before Frias’ big run.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

Denny nudges Titus, like he knows this suggestion will annoy him.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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