Alaric I

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A Visigoth king famous for capturing and sacking Rome in 410

proper noun

: Alarico I

Alaric I is remembered as the leader who led the Visigoths during the sack of Rome in 410.

Examples

Alaric I was the king of the Visigoths who famously sacked Rome in 410 AD.
In 410 AD, Alaric I captured Rome!
Many historians cite Alaric I as a turning point in the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
The legacy of Alaric I influenced European history for centuries.
Alaric I was a king.
Historians consider Alaric I a pivotal figure in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The actions of Alaric I marked a significant moment in the decline of Roman power.

Synonyms

Alaric

vsAlaric I

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King of the Visigoths who captured and sacked Rome in 410

is the same person but adds a regnal numeral for specificity

Surface Forms

Alaric I main

Morphology

Alaric + I

This is a proper name plus a regnal numeral; the historical meaning (a Visigothic king who sacked Rome) cannot be derived from the constituents 'Alaric' (a personal name) and 'I' (a numeral/identifier). Knowing the words does not provide the world knowledge needed to infer the referent or its historical role, so it is not compositional for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Alaric I was the king of the Visigoths who marched on Rome in 410 and captured the city, a strong image of soldiers entering the streets and taking treasure. That's why he is remembered as the leader who took Rome and helped bring an end to Roman rule in the west.