About The Word Nero
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What's The Definition Of Nero?
[n] 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 Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nero: Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus | Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus Related Terms | Find terms related to Nero: See Also | Emperor of Rome | Roman Emperor Nero In Webster's Dictionary \Ne"ro\, n.
A Roman emperor notorius for debauchery and barbarous
cruelty; hence, any profligate and cruel ruler or merciless
tyrant. -- {Ne*ro"ni*an}, a.
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