Constantinian
- adjective
- /ˌkɒnstənˈtɪniən/
:
constantiniano
- Many churches today still follow traditions established during the Constantinian period.
- Constantinian Empire
Examples
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(n13.) Timothy D. Barnes, Athanasius and Constantius: Theology and Politics in the Constantinian Empire (Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1993).
Academic text (2002) -
The old dedications carried too many important associations with the Constantinian structure.
Academic text (2000) -
First, some of the historic Catholic Orders of Knighthood, like the Constantinian Order of Saint George, are now divided.
Blog text (10) -
The Pilgrim does not mention the Constantinian church, which was well under construction by the time of her/his visit, making clear that her/his focus was on places that had been made holy by historical events.
Academic text (2007) -
Religions of the Constantinian Empire by Mark Edwards (Oxford University Press; 365 pages; $49.50).
Academic text (2016) -
The Constantinian reforms significantly changed the structure of the Roman Empire's governance.
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The Constantinian legacy is evident in the architecture of early Christian basilicas.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Constantinian = Constantine (transparent) = Constantine + ian
Direct adjectival formation from the proper name 'Constantine' meaning 'relating to Constantine or his reign', which is straightforward for learners who know the name.
Etymology
Constantinian comes from the name Constantinus, the Latin form of the emperor Constantine, which in turn comes from constans meaning 'steady' or 'constant', the same root as the English word constant. So Constantinian simply means 'of Constantine' or 'from his time', which is why historians use it for the emperor and the years of his rule.
