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aurelius

Marcus Aurelius wrote his philosophical meditations by candlelight.

Definition

Proper noun: * Marcus Aurelius: A Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. He is historically significant both for his reign and his philosophical writings.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The philosophical meditations of Aurelius are still widely read today.
    • Historians note that Aurelius spent much of his reign defending the empire's borders.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Aurelius is often used metonymically to refer to his written work, .
    • In times of stress, she finds solace in the wisdom of Aurelius.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marcus Aurelius Antoninus: His full imperial name.
  • Aurelian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Marcus Aurelius or his reign, though more commonly refers to the later Emperor Aurelian.
Synonyms
  • Marcus Aurelius
  • The Philosopher Emperor
Notes on Different Meanings
  • As a proper noun, Aurelius primarily refers to this specific historical figure. It is also a Roman family name (), but in common English usage without additional context, it is understood to mean Marcus Aurelius.
aurelius

Marcus Aurelius wrote his philosophical meditations by candlelight.

Noun
  1. Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)