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Justinian

Justinian

1 8.6
A male first name often used to honor a famous Byzantine emperor
  • proper noun
  • /dʒʌˈstɪniən/
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  • Many historians regard Justinian as a pivotal leader who shaped the course of the Byzantine Empire.

Examples

  • Posted by Justinian at 1:54 PM on November 4.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 1:10 PM on August 25.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 1:53 AM on October 15, 2010

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  • Posted by Justinian at 3:11 AM on October 15, 2010.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 10:45 AM on October 15, 2010.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 11:41 AM on August 25.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 4:56 PM on March 13, 2011

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  • Posted by Justinian at 5:13 PM on March 13, 2011

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  • Posted by Justinian at 5:22 PM on March 13, 2011.

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  • Posted by Justinian at 5:08 PM on March 14, 2011.

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Compounds

Justinian code
  • Specialized
9.3

A collection of Roman civil laws made under Emperor Justinian in the 500s that influenced many modern legal systems

Surface Forms

Justinian main

Etymology

Justinian comes from the Latin name Justinianus, based on Justinus and the root justus meaning 'just' or 'fair'. So the name links to justice and keeps a feeling of tradition and strength.