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decius

 

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Noun decius has 1 sense
  1. Decius - Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
    --1 is a kind of
    Roman Emperor, Emperor of Rome

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Decius

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Roman cognomen or family name that was used by several members of the gens Decia, including Publius Decius Mus, a Roman consul and military hero.

Example sentence:

"Publius Decius Mus sacrificed himself for the Roman Republic in battle."

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or related to Decius or the gens Decia.

Example sentence:

"The Decian family was known for their bravery on the battlefield."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Decius.

Example sentence:

"Decius is a unique and classical name for a child."

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