Flaminius
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical Roman figure: "Flaminius" refers specifically to Gaius Flaminius, a Roman statesman and military general during the Roman Republic. He is primarily known for two major contributions: his political career and his role in a significant military defeat.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The consul Flaminius was defeated at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. (This sentence uses "Flaminius" to identify the historical figure in a specific event.)
- Flaminius is remembered for constructing the important Flaminian Way. (Here, "Flaminius" is the subject associated with a major construction project.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical reference: The name "Flaminius" is used in historical texts and discussions to refer to this specific individual, often to analyze his political policies or his fatal military campaign against Hannibal.
- The tactics of Flaminius at Trasimene are still studied by military historians.
Variants and Related Words
- Flaminian (adj): Pertaining to Flaminius, most commonly used in "Flaminian Way" (), the major Roman road he commissioned.
- The Flaminian Way was a crucial artery connecting Rome to the Adriatic coast.
Synonyms
- Gaius Flaminius: The full name, used for precise identification.
- The Consul Flaminius: A title often used in historical context to specify his rank at the time of his death.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "Flaminius" has no other general meanings in modern English. It functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to this single historical person. It is not used as a common noun, verb, or adjective.
Noun
- Roman statesman and general who built the Flaminian Way; died when he was defeated by Hannibal (died 217 BC)