triarius
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An old Roman family name used in ancient Rome
- proper noun
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Triarius
- Julius Triarius was a prominent figure in ancient Rome.
Examples
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The Triarius family had a long history in Roman politics.
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Historians believe that Triarius played a significant role in Roman politics.
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The ancient inscription listed Triarius among the prominent citizens of the city.
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A statue was erected in honor of Triarius in the forum.
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The ancient inscription listed Triarius among the prominent citizens of the city.
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Historians believe that Triarius played a significant role in Roman politics.
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A statue was erected in honor of Triarius in the forum.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Triarius was a Roman family name from the Latin tri- meaning 'three'. A helpful way to remember it is that the name may have begun for someone who was 'the third' in a family or who once served in the third line of soldiers.
