noun
- plural of agnomen; additional names or nicknames given to ancient Romans, often based on achievements or characteristics
Usage: historical; classical antiquity
Examples
- The Roman general earned several agnomens for his military victories.
- Scipio’s agnomens included ‘Africanus’ after his conquest of Carthage.
- Ancient historians recorded the various agnomens of prominent citizens.
- These agnomens helped distinguish between Romans with similar names.
- The emperor’s agnomens reflected his divine status and achievements.
- Scholars study agnomens to understand Roman naming conventions.