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Augustus

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/

The English word “Augustus” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

Etymology

From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.

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