Etymology

Augustus

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Today it means: The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar Full definition →

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  1. Latin · derived fromAugustus
  2. English todayAugustus

From Latin Augustus, from augustus (“majestic, venerable”). Doublet of august and August.

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