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DECIUS
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• DECIUS (noun)
The noun DECIUS has 1 sense:
1. Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
Familiarity information: DECIUS used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Instance hypernyms:
Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)
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