Ves·pa·sian (v s-p  zh n, -zh -n) Originally Titus Flavius Vespasianus. a.d. 9-79. Emperor of Rome (69-79) who brought prosperity to the empire, reformed the army, was a patron of the arts, and began the building of the Colosseum. |
Vespasian [vɛsˈpeɪʒɪən]
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(Biographies / Vespasian (9-79), Roman, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) Latin name Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus. 9-79 ad, Roman emperor (69-79), who consolidated Roman rule, esp in Britain and Germany. He began the building of the Colosseum
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| Noun | 1. |  Vespasian - Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79) |
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