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Nero

Nero Meaning & Definition
Nero Definition And Meaning

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

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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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