English Explanatory Dictionary

Augustus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar
  2. A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

Pronunciation

ô-gŭsʹtəs /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ /əˈɡʌstəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Augustus.wav

Word forms

Augustus

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Octavian Octavius

Derived words

August Augusta Augustan Augustine Fort Augustus Gus Gussie Pax Augusta
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