lucius quinctius cincinnatus

Thân thiện

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus leaves his plow to lead Rome.

Definition

Proper noun A Roman statesman from the 5th century BC, celebrated as an exemplar of civic virtue, humility, and leadership. He is famous for being appointed dictator of Rome to handle a crisis, and then voluntarily relinquishing his absolute power to return to his farm once the crisis was resolved.

Usage and Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The story of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus is often cited as a lesson in selfless leadership.
  • Many historians admire Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus for his devotion to the republic over personal power.

Advanced Usage

• "A Cincinnatus": Used as an epithet or metaphor to describe a leader who assumes power reluctantly during an emergency and steps down willingly when the task is complete.
  • The general was hailed as a modern Cincinnatus after he restored order and returned to civilian life.

Variants and Related Words

• Cincinnatus (noun): The shortened, more common form of the name used to refer to the historical figure or the ideal he represents.
  • The city of Cincinnati, Ohio, is named in honor of the society of the Cincinnatus, which itself honored the Roman ideal.

Synonyms

• Paragon of civic virtue: A model of excellent citizenship.
• Reluctant dictator: A leader who assumes supreme authority out of necessity, not ambition.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To follow the example of Cincinnatus": To put public duty before personal interest and to relinquish power gracefully.
  • The retiring president was praised for his decision to follow the example of Cincinnatus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC)

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