Nero

/ˈniroʊ/
/ˈnirəʊ/
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Definitions of Nero
  1. noun
    Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
    synonyms: Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
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/ˈniroʊ/
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/ˈnirəʊ/
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