[kəˈlɪɡjuːlə, kal-ig-oo-luh]

Definitions

1. proper noun

A Roman emperor who ruled from 37 to 41 AD, known for his extravagance and tyranny

“The historian described Caligula’s reign as one of the most infamous periods in Roman history.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is extravagantly or tyrannically tyrannical

“The dictator’s behavior was reminiscent of Caligula, who once held a lavish feast during a famine.”