gaius cornelius tacitus
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Roman historian: Gaius Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian and politician, widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians. He is known for his major works documenting the history of the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The writings of Gaius Cornelius Tacitus provide a critical view of imperial Rome.
- Gaius Cornelius Tacitus is often studied for his concise and penetrating prose style.
Advanced Usage
- "Tacitean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the historian Tacitus or his style of writing, often implying conciseness, sharp insight, and a pessimistic tone.
- The author's Tacitean analysis of the political regime was both admired and feared.
Variants and Related Words
- Tacitus: The common shortened form of his name.
- Tacitus chronicled the reigns of the early Roman emperors.
Synonyms
- Roman historian: A general term for historians from ancient Rome.
- Annalist: A writer of annals, a term sometimes associated with his works like the .
Related Phrases
- The Tacitus of our time: A metaphorical phrase used to describe a modern historian or commentator known for sharp, critical historical analysis.
- The journalist was hailed as the Tacitus of our time for her exposés on political corruption.
Noun
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Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
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