praenomina

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of praenomen, which is the personal name or given name of a Roman or Latin individual.

  - "Cicero is a famous Roman orator whose praenomina was 'Marcus'."

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Variants

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praenomen , praenomens , praenomina

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Etymology

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From Latin praenomen, meaning 'name before the family name'.

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Trivia

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1. The praenomen of Julius Caesar was 'Gaius'.

2. In ancient Rome, children were often given the praenomen of their paternal grandfather.

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Related Concepts

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1. nomen: The family name or cognomen in ancient Roman society.

2. cognomen: An additional family name or nickname in ancient Roman society.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, praenomina were important as they identified individuals within their families and larger social structures. They were used in legal proceedings, military records, and other official documents.

How to Memorize "praenomina"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman family tree with praenomina, nomen, and cognomen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate praenomina with the concept of given names.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Praenomina is my personal name before the family name.'

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