Flavian

F4L1A1V4I1A1N1
UK, UK/ˈfleɪvɪən/

adjective

Of or relating to the Flavian dynasty (reigned 69–96 AD).

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Meanings

adjectiveFlavian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to the Flavian dynasty (reigned 69–96 AD).
nounFlavian (plural Flavians)

plural Flavians

  1. A member of the Flavian dynasty.

    Rome mourned for another Flavian translated to the heavens.

    1891, A History of the Early Principate, page 189
proper noun
  1. A male given name

Origin

  1. LatinFlaviānus
  2. EnglishFlavian

From Latin Flaviānus, from Flavi(us) + -ānus.

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Translations

French flavien, Flavien
  • flavienof or relating to the Flavian dynasty
  • Flavienmember of the Flavian dynasty
  • Flavienmale given name
Latin Flaviānus
  • Flaviānusof or relating to the Flavian dynasty
Portuguese flaviano, flávio
  • flavianoof or relating to the Flavian dynasty
  • flávioof or relating to the Flavian dynasty
Spanish flaviano
  • flavianoof or relating to the Flavian dynasty
Cite this entry
APA

Flavian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flavian

MLA

“Flavian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flavian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Flavian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flavian.

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