nero Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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)
Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus.
WordNet
Ne"ro noun
Definitions
A Roman emperor notorius for debauchery and barbarous cruelty; hence, any profligate and cruel ruler or merciless tyrant. --Ne*ro"ni*an a.