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Yet did that Antiochus, who was also called Dionysius, become an origin of troubles again.
Flavius Josephus

Meaning of "Dionysius" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIONYSIUS

Dionysius  [ˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIONYSIUS

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Dionysius is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIONYSIUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dionysius

The Graeco-Roman name Dionysius, deriving from the name of the Greek god Dionysus, was exceedingly common, and many ancient people, famous and otherwise, bore it. It remains a common name today in the form Dennis. The modern Greek form of the name is Dionysios or Dionysis. The Spanish form of the name is Dionisio. The Italian form of the name is Dionigi. The Italian last name, Dionisi is also derived from the name Dionysius, and Dionysus. Dionysius was the episcopal title of the primates of Malankara Church from 1765 until amalgamating that title with the Catholicos of the East in 1934.

Definition of Dionysius in the English dictionary

The definition of Dionysius in the dictionary is called the Elder. ?430–367 bc, tyrant of Syracuse, noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIONYSIUS


Alcaeus
ælˈsɪəs
caduceus
kəˈdjuːsɪəs
caseous
ˈkeɪsɪəs
Celsius
ˈsɛlsɪəs
gaseous
ˈɡæsɪəs
griseous
ˈɡrɪsɪəs
gypseous
ˈdʒɪpsɪəs
interosseous
ˌɪntərˈɒsɪəs
Nicias
ˈnɪsɪəs
nongaseous
ˌnɒnˈɡæsɪəs
Odysseus
əˈdiːsɪəs
orichalceous
ˌɒrɪˈkælsɪəs
osseous
ˈɒsɪəs
Penzias
ˈpɛntsɪəs
Perseus
ˈpɜːsɪəs
piceous
ˈpɪsɪəs
prolixious
prəˈlɪksɪəs
Pseudo-Dionysius
ˌsjuːdəʊˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs
syngenesious
ˌsɪndʒɪˈniːsɪəs
Theseus
ˈθiːsɪəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIONYSIUS

Diomed
Diomede
Diomede Islands
Diomedes
Dion
Dione
Dionysia
Dionysiac
Dionysian
Dionysius Exiguus
Dionysius of Halicarnassus
Dionysius the Areopagite
Dionysos
Dionysus
Diophantine equation
Diophantus

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIONYSIUS

Aloysius
Antonius
Aquarius
Athanasius
Claudius
Clausius
Comenius
Confucius
Dio Cassius
genius
gladius
Ignatius
Marius
Mauritius
radius
Sagittarius
Sibelius
Sirius
Stradivarius
Vilnius

Synonyms and antonyms of Dionysius in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Dionysius» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Dionysius to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

狄奥尼修斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dionisio
570 millions of speakers

English

Dionysius
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dionysius
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديونيسيوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Дионисий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dionísio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডায়োনিসাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Denys
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dionysius
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dionysius
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ディオニュシオス
130 millions of speakers

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디오니시오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dionisius
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Dionysius
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டையோனைசியஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डायोनिसियस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dionysius
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dionigi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dionizy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Діонісій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dionisie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Διονύσιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Dionysius
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Dionysius
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Dionysius
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dionysius

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIONYSIUS»

The term «Dionysius» is regularly used and occupies the 80.356 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dionysius

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QUOTES WITH «DIONYSIUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Dionysius.
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Flavius Josephus
Yet did that Antiochus, who was also called Dionysius, become an origin of troubles again.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIONYSIUS»

Discover the use of Dionysius in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dionysius and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pseudo-Dionysius: The Complete Works
Here are the complete works of the enigmatic fifth- and sixth-century writer known as the Pseudo Dionysius, prepared by a team of six research scholars.
Pseudo-Dionysius (the Areopagite.), Colm Luibhéid, Paul Rorem, 1987
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Between Grammar and Rhetoric: Dionysius of Halicarnassus on ...
This book rehabilitates the Greek rhetorician by demonstrating the creative ways in which he integrated theories from different linguistic disciplines into a coherent programme of rhetoric.
Casper Constantijn De Jonge, 2008
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Re-thinking Dionysius the Areopagite
This volume provides a succinct and clear analysis of the original context and intent of the Dionysian writings, and of their subsequent interpretation in Christian tradition, up to the present day.
Sarah Coakley, Charles M. Stang, 2011
4
Dionysius and The History of Archaic Rome
Gabba recalls to us how little was confidently known of Rome's actual origins in an illuminating examination of Dionysius's methodology as a historian.
Emilio Gabba, 1991
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Chronicle: Known Also as the Chronicle of Zuqnin
The third part of the Chronicle, translated here, is based on the otherwise lost part of the Ecclesiastical History of John of Ephesus (d. ca.588), which relates events in the reigns of Zeno, Anastasius, Justin I and Justinian.
Dionysius (of Tel-Maḥrē, Patriarch of Antioch), Witold Witakowski, 1996
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The Roman Antiquities
Dionysius (Halicarnassensis). forming a conjunction among their enemies, have brought an irreconcileable war upon them. This being the event of his trial, the quaestors led the man to the top of the precipice that commands the forum ; and,  ...
Dionysius (Halicarnassensis), 1758
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The 'Painter's Manual' of Dionysius of Fourna: An English ...
Compiled on Mount Athos from 1730-1734 from ancient and contemporary sources, this book is among the oldest of the extant Greek-style narrative patternbooks and instruction texts.
Dionysios (of Fourna), Paul Hetherington, 1974
8
Pseudo-Dionysius as Polemicist: The Development and Purpose ...
This book places him in his religious and political context in 6th century Syria, and uncovers the hidden agenda which lies behind his writings.
Rosemary A. Arthur, 2008
9
Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonist Tradition: ...
This book discusses the Christian Platonist's adaptation of Hellenic metaphysics, language, and religious ritual. Dionysius is shown to clearly work within the Hellenic tradition, yet innovatively integrates Hellenic and Christian thought.
Professor John Dillon, Ms Sarah Klitenic Wear, 2013
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Pseudo-Dionysius : A Commentary on the Texts and an ...
Rorem's book makes these texts more accessible to both scholars and students and includes a comprehensive bibliography of secondary sources.
Chicago Paul Rorem Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Church History Lutheran School of Theology, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIONYSIUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dionysius is used in the context of the following news items.
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Special Jury Award for Express Scribe - The New Indian Express
Books: Dr Jiji Paul (assistant professor, Political Science department, Mar Dionysius College, Thrissur, for 'Ambedkar - The Soul of Dalit'. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Danilo Kiš The Encyclopedia of the Dead
Dionysius, the youngest of the three, becomes hyper-conscious of what is going on around him but is not sure if he is dreaming, or indeed if he ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
3
The 5 Types Of Organizational Structures: Part 1, The Hierarchy
... 1880 when it was used in reference to the three orders of three angels as depicted by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (5th-6th centuries). «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Sylvia Biever
TYLER?- Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Sylvia Biever, 97, formerly of Tyler, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Dionysius Catholic Church, ... «Marshall Independent, Jul 15»
5
Greek mess: the debt crisis untangled | Gonzalo Camiña Ceballos …
You can read the post about the economic record of Greece through history in the article “Greek Economics drachmas debt and Dionysius“. «Pulse, Jul 15»
6
David Allen 'Dave' Banks
He is survived by his sister Marcia (David) Dionysius of Kentucky and his brother James Banks of Beloit. We'll miss you Dave! There will be no ... «Beloit Daily News, Jul 15»
7
WWF: Ban selling and eating of turtle eggs
... nesting areas and taking some turtle populations to the brink of extinction, said WWF Malaysia executive director Datuk Dr Dionysius Sharma ... «The Star Online, Jun 15»
8
Stop deceiving Christian followers about homosexuality!
Plato, The Republic, 360 BC, Book III; Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, 7.4.4.; Dionysius, Roman Antiquities, Book VII.9.3, p. 172; Josephus, Wars ... «The Korea Observer, Jun 15»
9
The 'Sword of Damocles' over Najib?
When King Dionysius offered his position to Damocles, he also said that he would arrange a huge sword to hang above the throne in case the ... «Malaysiakini, Jun 15»
10
Top five shining stars of Indian badminton
Prannoy stunned everyone by reaching the Vietnam Open Grand Prix in 2014 where he lost the tournament favourite Dionysius Hayom ... «Indian Sports news, Jun 15»

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