tiberius
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Roman emperor: Tiberius refers to the second Emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from AD 14 to AD 37.
- A historical figure: Tiberius was the stepson and successor of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. His full name was Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Tiberius succeeded Augustus as Emperor of Rome.
- The reign of Tiberius was marked by increasing paranoia and a retreat from public life.
- Historians often study the policies of Tiberius.
Advanced Usage
- "Tiberian": Pertaining to the reign or characteristics of Emperor Tiberius.
- The Tiberian period saw the consolidation of imperial power.
- Used in historical and academic contexts to discuss the Julio-Claudian dynasty, early imperial Rome, or the transition from the rule of Augustus.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiberian (adjective): Of or relating to the emperor Tiberius.
- Tiberian governance styles were notably different from those of his predecessor.
Synonyms
- Emperor Tiberius: The full formal title.
- Tiberius Caesar: Another common historical reference.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers exclusively to the specific historical person. It does not have other general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to historical, biographical, and academic discussions of ancient Rome.
Noun
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son-in-law of Augustus who became a suspicious tyrannical Emperor of Rome after a brilliant military career (42 BC to AD 37)
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