praenomen Definition
the first name of a citizen of ancient Rome, used to distinguish between members of the same family.
Using praenomen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "praenomen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Gaius Julius Caesar's praenomen was Gaius.
Example
The praenomen of Marcus Tullius Cicero was Marcus.
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Summary: praenomen in Brief
The term 'praenomen' [pree-nuh-muhn] refers to the first name of a citizen of ancient Rome, used to distinguish between members of the same family. It is commonly used in historical and academic contexts.
