ammianus: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare / TechnicalAcademic, Historical
Quick answer
What does “ammianus” mean?
A proper noun, specifically the name Ammianus Marcellinus, a 4th-century Roman soldier and historian.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun, specifically the name Ammianus Marcellinus, a 4th-century Roman soldier and historian.
Pertaining to the works, historical accounts, or period described by the historian Ammianus Marcellinus.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences. Usage is identical and confined to academic/historical contexts in both varieties.
Connotations
Conveys scholarly or classical expertise.
Frequency
Virtually never encountered outside university Classics departments or specialised historical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “ammianus” in a Sentence
Ammianus + verb of reporting (e.g., reports, describes, notes, recounts)Reference + from AmmianusVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “ammianus” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Ammianan account is crucial for the period.
- We studied the Ammianan perspective.
American English
- The Ammian account is a key source.
- We analyzed the Ammian perspective.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in Classics, Ancient History, and Late Antiquity studies to cite a primary historical source.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Used as a proper name for a specific historical source.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “ammianus”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “ammianus”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “ammianus”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'an ammianus' – incorrect).
- Misspelling (e.g., Amianus, Ammianous).
- Mispronouncing with stress on the first syllable (AM-ee-an-us).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the anglicised form of a Latin proper name, used in English only in historical/academic contexts.
No. It is a highly specialised term unknown to the general public.
The *Res Gestae* (sometimes called *Rerum Gestarum Libri*), a history of the Roman Empire from 96 to 378 AD.
Typically as 'Ammianus Marcellinus', followed by the book, chapter, and section number of his *Res Gestae* (e.g., Amm. 31.4.6).
A proper noun, specifically the name Ammianus Marcellinus, a 4th-century Roman soldier and historian.
Ammianus is usually academic, historical in register.
Ammianus: in British English it is pronounced /ˌæmiˈeɪnəs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌæmiˈeɪnəs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a Roman soldier named Ian, writing a manuscript (manu-script). Amm-IAN-us Manuscript.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (Proper noun)
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the name 'Ammianus' primarily used?