Transcription
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- [mee-see-nuh s, mahy-]
- /miˈsi nəs, maɪ-/
- /maɪ.ˈsiː.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-see-nuh s, mahy-]
- /miˈsi nəs, maɪ-/
Definitions of maecenas word
- noun maecenas Gaius Cilnius [sil-nee-uh s] /ˈsɪl ni əs/ (Show IPA), c70–8 b.c, Roman statesman: friend and patron of Horace and Vergil. 1
- noun maecenas a generous patron or supporter, especially of art, music, or literature. 1
- noun maecenas Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?70–8 bc, Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil 0
- noun maecenas a wealthy patron of the arts 0
- noun maecenas any wealthy, generous patron, esp. of literature or art 0
- noun maecenas (Gaius Cilnius)70?-8 b.c.; Rom. statesman & patron of Horace & Virgil 0
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Parts of speech for Maecenas
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maecenas popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
maecenas usage trend in Literature
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