alaric

/əˈlærɪk/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A ruler of the Western Roman Empire from 395 to 410, known for his sack of Rome.

“Alaric’s sack of Rome in 410 CE marked a turning point in Western Roman history.”

2. proper noun

A king of the Ostrogoths from 475 to 481, who conquered Italy.

“Alaric II played a significant role in the Gothic Wars against the Byzantine Empire.”

Synonyms

  • king
  • ruler

Antonyms

  • subject
  • subordinate