virgil
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Roman poet: Virgil (also spelled Vergil) was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period, widely regarded as one of Rome's greatest poets.
- Author of the 'Aeneid': He is best known as the author of the epic poem Aeneid, which tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled to Italy and became the ancestor of the Romans.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Virgil is often studied alongside Homer in classical literature courses.
- Dante chose Virgil as his guide through Hell and Purgatory in The Divine Comedy.
- The works of Virgil had a profound influence on Western literature.
Advanced Usage
- "Virgilian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the poet Virgil or his works, especially in style or theme.
- The poet's use of hexameter has a distinctly Virgilian quality.
- The epic contains many Virgilian allusions to fate and duty.
Variants and Related Words
- Vergil: An alternate, less common spelling of the poet's name.
- Publius Vergilius Maro: The poet's full Latin name.
Synonyms
- The Mantuan poet: A traditional epithet for Virgil, referring to his birthplace near Mantua.
- The poet of the Aeneid: A descriptive synonym identifying him by his most famous work.
Noun
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a Roman poet; author of the epic poem `Aeneid' (70-19 BC)
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