Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Roman emperor: Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus was the fourth Roman emperor, ruling from AD 41 to 54. He succeeded his nephew Caligula and is noted for administrative consolidation, public works, and the Roman conquest of Britain.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The historian wrote a biography of Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus.
  • Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus ordered the construction of a new aqueduct for Rome.

Advanced Usage

• "The reign of Claudius": This phrase, using his common name, often refers to the period of his rule, characterized by imperial expansion and bureaucratic development.
  • The reign of Claudius saw the annexation of several new provinces.

Variants and Related Words

• Claudius (n): The name by which this emperor is most commonly known and referenced.
  • Claudius was a surprisingly effective administrator.
• Emperor Claudius (n): A formal title used to specify his imperial position.
  • Emperor Claudius addressed the Senate regularly.

Synonyms

• Claudius Caesar: An alternative official name.
• Claudius I: A regnal number used to distinguish him from later emperors with the same name.

Related Phrases

• Claudian dynasty: Refers to the family line of emperors to which he belonged, including Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.
  • He was the fourth emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

Noun

1. Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)