tacitus
Definition
Proper noun 1. A Roman historian: Publius Cornelius Tacitus (c. 56 – c. 120 AD) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. He is known for his major historical works that provide critical accounts of the Roman Empire from the reign of Tiberius to that of Domitian.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Tacitus is considered one of the greatest Roman historians.
- The writings of Tacitus offer a dark and insightful view of imperial power.
- Scholars study Tacitus to understand first-century Rome.
Advanced Usage
- Tacitean (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the Roman historian Tacitus, especially his concise, sharp, and pessimistic style.
- The author's Tacitean prose made the historical analysis particularly powerful.
Variants and Related Words
- Tacitean (adj): Of or relating to Tacitus or his style of writing.
Synonyms
- Publius Cornelius Tacitus (full name)
- The historian Tacitus
Noun
-
Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
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