andronicus

/ˌændrəˈnɪkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially in ancient Roman or Christian tradition

“The ancient Roman writer Marcus Andronicus was known for his historical accounts.”

2. proper noun

a reference to the Roman general Andronicus, or a character in William Shakespeare’s play ‘Titus Andronicus’

“The tragic story of Titus Andronicus serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of revenge.”

Synonyms

  • Roman
  • Titus

Antonyms

  • Alexander
  • Greek