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GAIUS
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• GAIUS (noun)
The noun GAIUS has 1 sense:
1. Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Familiarity information: GAIUS used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Caligula; Gaius; Gaius Caesar
Instance hypernyms:
Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)
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