ˈsuːtənɪəs

Definitions

1. noun

A Roman historian who wrote ‘The Twelve Caesars’, a collection of biographies of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian.

“Suetonius’ accounts of ancient Rome are still studied by historians today.”

2. proper noun

The name of a Roman historian.

“Suetonius wrote extensively about the lives of Roman emperors.”