Brutus

/ˈbrudəs/
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Other forms: Brutuses

Definitions of Brutus
  1. noun
    statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
    synonyms: Marcus Junius Brutus
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    example of:
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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