Augustus

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The first Roman Emperor: The founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, who ruled from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was the great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. 2. A title of honor: The name "Augustus" (meaning "majestic," "the increaser," or "venerable") was a title granted to him by the Roman Senate. It later became a standard title for Roman emperors.

Usage Examples
  • As a historical figure:
    • Augustus brought peace and stability to Rome after years of civil war, an era known as the Pax Romana (Roman Peace).
    • The reign of Augustus marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
  • Referring to the title:
    • The name Augustus signifies the revered status of the emperor.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Age of Augustus": Refers to the period of his rule, renowned for cultural flourishing, architectural achievements (e.g., the construction of the original Pantheon), and political consolidation.
    • Virgil and Horace wrote some of their greatest works during the Age of Augustus.
  • "Augustan" (adjective): Pertaining to the reign, style, or period of Augustus, often implying classical refinement, peace, and literary excellence.
    • The 18th century in England is sometimes called the Augustan Age due to its emphasis on classical ideals in literature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Augustan (adj): Of or relating to Augustus or his reign, suggesting classical elegance and stability.
  • Octavian (proper noun): His original name, used to refer to him before he received the title "Augustus" in 27 BC.
    • Octavian formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus.
Synonyms
  • Octavian (specifically for the period before 27 BC)
  • Gaius Octavius Thurinus (birth name)
  • Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus (full official name)
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Pax Romana (Roman Peace): The long period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire initiated by Augustus.
  • Principate: The political system established by Augustus, where the emperor (, meaning "first citizen") held ultimate power while maintaining the façade of the Republican institutions.
    • Augustus established the Principate, a system that disguised his autocratic rule.
Noun
  1. Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

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