Antonine
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/ænˈtoʊniːn/
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/ænˈtəʊniːn/
relating to Antoninus / the Antonine dynasty
Etymology
'Antonine' originates from Latin, specifically the family name 'Antoninus' (a derivative of 'Antonius'), with the English adjectival suffix '-ine' meaning 'relating to'.
'Antonine' developed from Latin 'Antoninus' used in Late Latin, passed into Medieval and early modern usage to denote members or matters of the Antoninus family/dynasty, and entered English as 'Antonine' to form an adjective and occasional noun.
Initially it meant 'of or belonging to Antoninus/Antonius (the family)', but over time it evolved to denote things associated with the Antonine emperors, the Antonine dynasty, the Antonine Wall, or the Antonine Plague.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Antonine dynasty or someone associated with the emperors Antoninus (used as a noun).
Several Antonines are remembered for their legal and administrative policies.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the Roman emperors named Antoninus or to the Antonine dynasty (2nd century AD).
The Antonine reforms shaped provincial administration during the 2nd century.
Synonyms
Adjective 2
relating to the Antonine Wall, the Roman frontier barrier in what is now central Scotland.
Archaeologists found new artifacts near the Antonine rampart indicating temporary garrison activity.
Adjective 3
relating to the Antonine Plague, a major epidemic in the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
Historians debate the social and military effects of the Antonine pandemic on the empire.
Last updated: 2025/11/28 22:35