augustan
UK /ɔːˈɡʌstən/ US /ɔˈɡʌstən/
adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
Pertaining to the times of the Roman emperor Augustus (63 B.C.E. - 14 C.E.).
2
Pertaining to the Roman poetic literature during this time.
3
Pertaining to the period of English literature during the first half of the 18th century, known for satire and political themes.
Jonathan Swift was an Augustan writer.
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