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petronius

 

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Noun petronius has 1 sense
  1. Petronius, Gaius Petronius, Petronius Arbiter - Roman satirist (died in 66)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Petronius

Noun: Petronius refers to a Roman cognomen or family name originating from ancient Rome.

Sample Sentence: Petronius was one of the most influential Roman satirists and authors during the reign of Nero.

Noun: In literature, Petronius can also refer to the author of the Satyricon, a work of fiction from the 1st century AD.

Sample Sentence: Petronius' Satyricon offers a satirical portrayal of Roman society during the early Imperial era.

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