CALIGULA

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 I. (noun) 

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)

Synonyms:

Caligula; Gaius; Gaius Caesar

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)

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