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Pronunciation | English: /ˈsiːzər/ SEE-zər Classical Latin: [ˈkae̯sar] |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | Latin |
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Meaning | Emperor |
Region of origin | Roman Empire |
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Popularity | see popular names |
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Caesar (Latin: [ˈkae̯.sar] English pl. Caesars; Latin pl. Caesares; in Greek: Καῖσαρ Kaîsar) is a title of imperial character. It derives from the cognomen of Julius Caesar, a Roman dictator. The change from being a familial name to a title adopted by the Roman emperors can be traced to AD 68, following the fall of the Julio–Claudian dynasty.