sallust

/sæˈlʌst/

Definitions

1. noun

A Roman historian, specifically Gaius Crispus Sallustius (86-35 BC), known for his works on Roman history and politics.

“The professor lectured on the Roman historian Sallust and his contributions to the field.”

Synonyms

  • historian
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • legendist
  • mythologist