domitian
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Emperor of Rome: Domitian was a Roman emperor, the son of Vespasian, who succeeded his older brother Titus. His reign (AD 81-96) is often characterized as autocratic and marked by a period of political repression, later termed a "reign of terror." He was assassinated in a palace conspiracy, ending the Flavian dynasty.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Domitian was the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty.
- Historians often contrast the rule of Domitian with that of his more popular brother, Titus.
- The Senate declared a damnatio memoriae against Domitian after his death.
Advanced Usage
- "Domitianic" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Emperor Domitian or his reign.
- The poet Statius wrote panegyrics during the Domitianic period.
- In historical context: Often used to discuss themes of imperial tyranny, senatorial conflict, or the evolution of the Roman principate.
- The persecution of philosophers and senators under Domitian is a frequent topic in Tacitus's works.
Variants and Related Words
- Flavian Dynasty: The imperial dynasty founded by Vespasian, which included Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.
- Damnatio Memoriae: The official condemnation and erasure of a person's memory after death, a fate suffered by Domitian.
Synonyms
- The Emperor Domitian: The specific title used to refer to him.
- Titus Flavius Domitianus: His full Latin name.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "Reign of Domitian": A common historical phrase referring to the period of his rule (AD 81-96).
- The "Reign of Domitian" is a key chapter in studies of early Imperial Rome.
- "Assassination of Domitian": Refers to the conspiracy that ended his life and reign.
- The assassination of Domitian was plotted by members of his own court.
Noun
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Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian who succeeded his brother Titus; instigated a reign of terror and was assassinated as a tyrant (51-96)
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