Augusti
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A Latin form of Augustus that shows something belongs to him or names more than one emperor
- noun
- /ɔːˈɡʌsti/
- Specialized
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Augusti
- And the two Caesars were elevated to Augusti, and two new Caesars were chosen.
Examples
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In ancient Rome, the title of Augusti was conferred upon emperors who were recognized for their achievements.
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Several Augusti ruled concurrently in the Roman Empire, each overseeing different regions.
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Historical texts often refer to several rulers as Augusti, highlighting their reign during the empire's expansion.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Augusti is a Latin form of the name Augustus, which comes from a word meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable' and shares its root with the English month August. On coins and in inscriptions Augusti shows 'of Augustus' or can mean more than one Augustus, so historians read it as a way to honour the emperor.
