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.

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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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Example Sentences

But Titus’ fever to prove that he’s his own man makes him unpredictable and dangerous — and makes him the only villain with more layers than one.

From Los Angeles Times

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

I look around for someone else, and spot Titus.

From Literature

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

From Barron's

Like the Arch of Titus, this monument glorifies the destruction and subjugation of a conquered people.

From Salon