Constantine
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in Algeria: A historic walled city located in northeastern Algeria, east of Algiers. It was destroyed in warfare during the 4th century and later rebuilt by the Roman Emperor Constantine I.
- A Roman emperor: Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, was Emperor of Rome. He is historically significant for ending the persecution of Christians, establishing Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 324, and moving the empire's capital from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (City):
- Constantine is known for its dramatic location atop a gorge.
- We visited the ancient bridges in Constantine.
- Proper noun (Person):
- Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD.
- The reign of Constantine marked a pivotal moment for the Christian faith.
Advanced Usage
- "Constantinian": Pertaining to the era, policies, or style of Emperor Constantine I.
- The Constantinian shift changed the relationship between church and state.
Variants and Related Words
- Constantinople: The name given by Constantine I to the city of Byzantium, which became the new capital of the Roman Empire.
- Constantinian dynasty: The family line of Roman emperors founded by Constantine I.
Synonyms
- Constantine the Great: The most common epithet for the emperor.
- Constantine I: The formal historical designation to distinguish him from later emperors of the same name.
Related Phrases
- Age of Constantine: Refers to the historical period of his rule and its transformations.
- Converted like Constantine: An allusion to a dramatic or politically significant conversion to Christianity.
Noun
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a walled city in northeastern Algeria to the east of Algiers; was destroyed in warfare in the 4th century and rebuilt by Constantine I
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Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)
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