FLAVIAN

Meaning of FLAVIAN in English

[ 'fleɪvɪən ]

■ adjective relating to a dynasty (AD 69–96) of Roman emperors.

■ noun a member of this dynasty.

Origin

from L. ~us , from Flavius , a given name used by this dynasty.

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FLAVIAN
Webster's New International English Dictionary
FLAVIAN — Flavian BrE AmE ˈfleɪv i‿ən
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FLAVIAN — Династия Флавиев
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FLAVIAN DYNASTY — (AD 69–96) Ancient Roman imperial dynasty of Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian , members of the Flavia gens, …
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FLAVIAN, SAINT — died Aug. 11, 449, Hypaepa, Lydia; feast day February 18 patriarch of Constantinople from 446 to 449, who opposed the …
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FLAVIAN DYNASTY — (AD 6996), the ancient Roman imperial dynasty of Vespasian (reigned 6979) and his sons Titus (7981) and Domitian (8196); they …
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FLAVIAN II OF ANTIOCH — died c. 518, , Petra, Arabia patriarch of Antioch probably from 498 to 512. He was chosen patriarch by the …
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FLAVIAN I OF ANTIOCH — born c. 320, , probably Antioch, Syria died 404 bishop of Antioch from 381 to 404, whose election perpetuated the …
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VESPASIAN — in full Caesar Vespasianus Augustus orig. Titus Flavius Vespasianus born Nov. 17?, AD 9, Reate, Latium died June 24, 79 …
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DYNASTY — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Achaemenian dynasty Aghlabid dynasty Alaungpaya dynasty Konbaung dynasty Almohad dynasty Almoravid dynasty Angevin dynasty …
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COLOSSEUM — Flavian Amphitheater in Rome, erected с AD 70–82 under the emperors Vespasian and Titus . The name Colosseum was applied …
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FLAVIANATE — ˈflāvēəˌnāt, ˈflav- noun ( -s ) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary flavian- (as in flavianic acid ) + -ate : a …
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ANCIENT ROME — the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and …
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AMPHITHEATRE
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VESPASIAN — born Nov. 17?, AD 9, Reate , Latium died June 24, 79 Latin in full Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, original name …
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VERGINIUS RUFUS, LUCIUS — born AD 15 died 97 Roman governor of Germania Superior who, in May 68, put down a rebellion against Nero …
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TITUS — born Dec. 30, AD 39 died Sept. 13, AD 81 in full Titus Vespasianus Augustus, original name Titus Flavius Vespasianus …
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SIRICIUS, SAINT — born c. 334, , Rome died Nov. 26, 399, Rome; feast day November 26 pope from 384 to 399. Ordained …
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ROME — Italian Roma, historic city and capital of Roma provincia, of Lazio regione, and of Italy. It is located on the …
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PHILOXENUS OF MABBUG, — Syriac Akhsenaya born c. 440, , Tahal, Beth-Garma [near modern Kirkuk, Iraq] died c. 523, , Gangra, Paphlagonia [near modern …
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LEO I, SAINT — born 4th century, , Tuscany? died Nov. 10, 461, Rome; Western feast day November 10 ([formerly April 11], Eastern feast …
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HILARY, SAINT — born , Sardinia died Feb. 29, 468, ; feast day February 28 Latin Hilarius pope from 461 to 468. As …
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GENNADIUS I OF CONSTANTINOPLE, SAINT — died 471, Constantinople; feast day August 25 Byzantine theologian, biblical exegete, and patriarch, a champion of Christian Orthodoxy who strove …
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EUTYCHES — born c. 375 died 454 revered archimandrite, or monastic superior, in the Eastern Church, at Constantinople, who is regarded as …
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EUSEBIUS OF DORYLAEUM — flourished 5th century bishop of Dorylaeum and famous opponent of the Nestorians (who believed that the divine and human persons …
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EPHESUS, COUNCILS OF — three assemblies held in Asia Minor to resolve problems of the early Christian Church. In 190 Polycrates, bishop of Ephesus, …
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DIOSCORUS — born , Alexandria died Oct. 14, 530, Rome pope, or antipope, for 23 days in 530. A deacon in the …
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COLOSSEUM — giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors and originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre. Construction of the Colosseum was …
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AGRI DECUMATES — in antiquity, the Black Forest and adjoining areas of what is now southwestern Germany between the Rhine, Danube, and Main …
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RECTILINEAR — adjective EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ As dissolution proceeds, a honeycomb texture may result, particularly where a mineral has near rectilinear …
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DYNASTY — n. Abbasid dynasty Achaemenian dynasty Aghlabid dynasty Alaungpaya dynasty Konbaung dynasty Almohad dynasty Almoravid dynasty Angevin dynasty Antigonid dynasty Arsacid …
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