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nomen

nomen

9.9
The family name in ancient Rome that showed a person's clan
  • noun
  • /ˈnoʊmən/
  • Specialized
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  • The nomen was often accompanied by a praenomen and cognomen in official names.

Examples

  • In ancient Rome, the nomen represented the family name passed down through generations.

  • Mine nomen ich ben Stegman.

    Class of 1984 (1982)

  • Each Roman citizen's nomen was essential for identifying their clan within society.

Surface Forms

nomen singular
nomina plural

Etymology

Nomen in ancient Rome was the hereditary 'family name' that showed a person's clan, so Julius Caesar's 'Julius' was his nomen, marking his membership in that family.