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Augustus

//ɔːˈɡʌstəs// name

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  1. 1
    The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

    "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."

  2. 2
    A male given name from Latin, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

Etymology

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

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