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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
Synonyms:
Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; Nero; Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)
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