nomina

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Nomina

Definition

Nomina refers to a Latin word that means "names" or "nouns."

Part of Speech

Noun (plural: nomina)

Sense 1

Definition:

In grammar, nomina are words that identify people, places, things, or ideas.

Example Sentence:

The nomina in the sentence "The cat chased the mouse" are "cat" and "mouse."

Sense 2

Definition:

In Roman law, nomina were the names given to individuals.

Example Sentence:

The list of nomina in the court's registry was extensive.

Sense 3

Definition:

In ancient Rome, nomina were an individual's full name, consisting of three parts: praenomen, nomen, and cognomen.

Example Sentence:

Julius Caesar's nomina were Gaius (praenomen), Julius (nomen), and Caesar (cognomen).

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