Donatus [dəʊˈnɑːtəs]
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1. (Biographies / Donatus, Auelius (4th century-4th century) M, Roman, LANGUAGE: grammarian) Auelius (ˈiːlɪəs). 4th century ad, Latin grammarian, who taught Saint Jerome; his textbook Ars Grammatica was used throughout the Middle Ages
2. (Biographies / Donatus (4th century-4th century) M, African, RELIGION: heretical clergyman) 4th century ad, bishop of Carthage; leader of the Donatists, a heretical Christian sect originating in N Africa in 311 a.d
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| Noun | 1. |  Donatus - Roman grammarian whose textbook on Latin grammar was used throughout the Middle Ages (fourth century) |
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