WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

pliny the younger

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pliny the younger has 1 sense
  1. Pliny, Pliny the Younger, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus - Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

Definitions from the Web

Pliny the Younger

Description:

Pliny the Younger refers to Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, commonly known as Pliny the Younger, a Roman lawyer, author, and politician. He was the nephew and adopted son of Pliny the Elder, a renowned naturalist and author. Pliny the Younger is famous for his extensive correspondence, known as the "Epistulae," which provides valuable insight into the social and political life of ancient Rome.

Sample Sentences:

  • Pliny the Younger's letters provide a captivating glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Romans.
  • As a skilled orator, Pliny the Younger became a prominent figure in Roman politics.
  • The literary works of Pliny the Younger highlight his keen observations of the natural world.
  • Pliny the Younger's writings are highly regarded for their historical significance.

Related Products:

Explore more about Pliny the Younger through the following links:

pling plinge plinging plinian eruption plinth plinths pliny pliny the elder pliny the younger pliocene pliocene epoch plis plisse plmb plo ploce ploceidae

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus