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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Au•gus•tus (ô gus′təs, ə gus′-),USA pronunciation n. - Ancient History, BiographicalAlso called Octavian (before 27 b.c.) (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Augustus Caesar), 63 b.c.–a.d. 14, first Roman emperor 27 b.c.–a.d. 14: reformer, patron of arts and literature;
heir and successor to Julius Caesar. - Ancient Historya title of office given to rulers of the Roman Republic after Octavianus.
- a male given name.
- Latin: august, a title given to Octavian when he became emperor
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