Tacitus

biographical name

Tac·​i·​tus ˈta-sə-təs How to pronounce Tacitus (audio)
Cornelius circa a.d. 56–circa 120 Roman historian
Tacitean adjective

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“Tacitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tacitus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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