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PRONUNCIATION OF PROCOPIUS

Procopius  [prəʊˈkəʊpɪəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROCOPIUS

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Procopius is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PROCOPIUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Procopius

Procopius

Procopius of Caesarea was a prominent late antique scholar from Palaestina Prima. Accompanying the Roman general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian, he became the principal historian of the 6th century, writing the Wars of Justinian, the Buildings of Justinian and the celebrated Secret History. He is commonly held to be the last major historian of the ancient world.

Definition of Procopius in the English dictionary

The definition of Procopius in the dictionary is ?490–?562 ad, Byzantine historian, noted for his account of the wars of Justinian I against the Persians, Vandals, and Ostrogoths.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROCOPIUS


Aesculapius
ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs
asclepias
əˈskliːpɪəs
Asclepius
əˈskliːpɪəs
clypeus
ˈklɪpɪəs
copious
ˈkəʊpɪəs
empierce
ɪmˈpɪəs
Gropius
ˈɡrəʊpɪəs
impious
ˈɪmpɪəs
Pearse
pɪəs
Peirce
pɪəs
pierce
pɪəs
Scorpius
ˈskɔːpɪəs
transpierce
trænsˈpɪəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROCOPIUS

Proclus
Procne
procoelous
proconsul
proconsular
proconsulate
proconsulship
procrastinate
procrastination
procrastinative
procrastinator
procrastinatory
procreant
procreate
procreation
procreational
procreative
procreativeness
procreator
Procrustean

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROCOPIUS

Aloysius
Antonius
Aurelius
Celsius
Claudius
Comenius
Confucius
genius
gladius
Ignatius
Marius
Mauritius
radius
Sagittarius
sartorius
Sibelius
Sirius
staff of Aesculapius
Stradivarius
Vilnius

Synonyms and antonyms of Procopius in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Procopius» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

普罗科匹厄斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Procopio
570 millions of speakers

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Procopius
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Translator English - Hindi

Procopius
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بروكوبيوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Прокопий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Procópio
270 millions of speakers

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Procopius
260 millions of speakers

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Procope
220 millions of speakers

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Procopius
190 millions of speakers

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Prokop
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プロコピウス
130 millions of speakers

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Procopius에
85 millions of speakers

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Procopius
85 millions of speakers
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Procopius
80 millions of speakers

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Procopius
75 millions of speakers

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प्रोपिपीस
75 millions of speakers

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Procopius
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Procopio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Prokopa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Прокопій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Procopius
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Προκόπιος
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Procopius
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Prokopius
10 millions of speakers
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Procopius
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Procopius

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROCOPIUS»

The term «Procopius» is normally little used and occupies the 133.228 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 Procopius

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROCOPIUS»

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Procopius: History of the Wars - Books I and II
Procopius History of the wars, Books I And II With An English Translation By H.B. Dewing Procopius of Caesarea, AD 500 - c.
Procopius, 2013
2
History of the Wars: Books 3-4 (Vandalic War)
Far from dry, this is a thrilling read, one that echoes of this still turbulent region today. Students of the history of the Middle East will be enthralled by this ancient work. "
Procopius, 2007
3
Procopius of Caesarea: Tyranny, History, and Philosophy at ...
Major writers of that time believed that classical texts were still the best guides for understanding history, even in the rapidly changing world of late antiquity.
Anthony Kaldellis, 2011
4
The Manuscript Tradition of Procopius' Gothic Wars: A ...
Introduction Procopius was born from a wealthy family in the city of Caesarea in Palestine around 500. ' There he received his early education and proceeded to higher studies in rhetoric and law.2 In 527, when Justinian I (527-565AD) ...
Maria K. Kalli, 2004
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Of the Buildings of Justinian: Translated by Aubrey Stewart ...
This Elibron Classics title is a reprint of the original edition published in London, 1888. This book contains color illustrations.
Procopius (da Caesarea.), C.W. Wilson, Hayter Lewis, 1999
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Procopius History of the Wars
Procopius lived from 500 to 565 in Eastern Rome. He is considered the last major ancient historian. The writings of Procopius are the primary source of information for the rule of the Roman emperor Justinian.
Procopius, 2008
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Procopius
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Wilhelm Dindorf, Wilhelm Procopius, 2010
8
Byzantium and the Arabs in the Sixth Century
Procopius obscured its significance when he projected his false image of its riders. I. The Horse in War and Peace As the camel was essential to the Arabs in Arabia Pastoralis in the Peninsula, so was the horse to the foederati of Byzantium in ...
Irfan Shahid, 2010
9
Procopius, Literally and Completely Translated from the ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Procopius, 2013
10
The Secret History of Procopius
NEWLY TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RICHARD ATWATER
Procopius, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROCOPIUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Procopius is used in the context of the following news items.
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Volcanic eruptions 'collapsed Roman empire allowing Muslims to …
Historians such as Procopius record thick dust clouds darkening the skies across Europe for nearly 18 month and the sun shining as dimly as ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
US volcanoes drove decline of Byzantines
Historians such as Procopius record that the Sun shone as dimly as the Moon, causing summer frosts and snow showers and providing too little ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
3
Sixth-Century Misery Tied to Not One, But Two, Volcanic Eruptions
“The sun gave forth its light without brightness,” wrote the Byzantine historian Procopius, “and it seemed exceedingly like the sun in eclipse, for ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
4
Emirati businessman pledges over $1 billion to educate Arabs
Seven monks from Lisle's St. Procopius Abbey have filed a lawsuit against Benedictine University's board of trustees and its president, William ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
5
Madison County mulls best plan for bridges in poor condition
Seven monks from Lisle's St. Procopius Abbey have filed a lawsuit against Benedictine University's board of trustees and its president, William ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
6
Howard County sheriff defends call for jail tax increase
Seven monks from Lisle's St. Procopius Abbey have filed a lawsuit against Benedictine University's board of trustees and its president, William ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
7
Monroe County now has 3 trained bicycle deputies
Seven monks from Lisle's St. Procopius Abbey have filed a lawsuit against Benedictine University's board of trustees and its president, William ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
8
Britons mark the 10th anniversary of London transit attacks
Seven monks from Lisle's St. Procopius Abbey have filed a lawsuit against Benedictine University's board of trustees and its president, William ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Benedictine monks' disputed role at Catholic university in Illinois at …
Seven monks of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Ill. have filed suit against the leadership of Illinois' Benedictine University, saying that the ... «DFW Catholic, Jun 15»
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St. Procopius Abbey provides peaceful setting for reflection
St. Procopius Abbey began in 1885, according to The Rev. James Flint, O.S.B., who serves as its historian, librarian, procurator, archivist and ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»

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