English Explanatory Dictionary

Diocletian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Roman cognomen, particularly borne by the Roman emperor Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus (245-313).
adj
  1. Of or relating to the Roman emperor Diocletian.

Pronunciation

/ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Diocletian.wav

Word forms

Diocletian

Etymology

From Latin Dioclētiānus, Latinate form of Ancient Greek Διοκλῆς (Dioklês). The Roman emperor was named so after his home town of Dioclea in Illyricum.

Synonyms

Diocletianic

Derived words

Diocletian window Diocletianic
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