noun উপাধি; অতিরিক্ত নাম; বংশগত পদবি; উপনাম; গোত্রনাম;
cognomen definition
A cognomen is a surname or family name in ancient Rome.
cognomen শব্দটির synonyms বা প্রতিশব্দ
cognomen, family_name, soubriquet, sobriquet, moniker, nickname, byname, last_name, surname,
cognomen Example in a sentence
The Roman cognomen, a third name, distinguished individuals within their families.
Julius Caesar’s cognomen, “Germanicus,” commemorated his victory over the Germanic tribes.
Marcus Tullius Cicero’s cognomen, “Cicero,” originated from a mole on his nose resembling a chickpea, or cicer.
The cognomen “Pompeius” became synonymous with the powerful Roman general and politician, Pompey the Great.
Cicero emphasized the importance of using one’s cognomen as a sign of respect and formality.
In some Roman families, the cognomen was passed down through multiple generations, creating recognizable lineages.
Historians use cognomina to identify and understand the relationships between different individuals and families in Roman society.
The cognomen “Octavianus” was later changed to “Augustus” by Emperor Augustus, symbolizing his imperial authority.
Cognomina sometimes reflected physical characteristics, such as “Flavius,” meaning “golden-haired,” or “Nasica,” meaning “big-nosed.”
The cognomen “Verrès,” carried by the corrupt governor Gaius Verres, became synonymous with greed and dishonesty.