tria nomina
[TREE-ah NOM-in-ah]
noun
três nomes (sistema romano de nomenclatura)
1. The three-part naming system used by Roman citizens, consisting of a praenomen (given name), nomen (family name), and cognomen (personal/family surname)
Marcus Tullius Cicero exemplifies the tria nomina system, with Marcus being his praenomen, Tullius his nomen, and Cicero his cognomen.
Marcus Tullius Cícero exemplifica o sistema de tria nomina, sendo Marcus seu praenomen, Tullius seu nomen e Cicero seu cognomen.
2. A formal designation system of three names that identified a person's individual identity, family lineage, and personal distinction in ancient Rome
The tria nomina was a privilege of Roman citizenship and conveyed important information about a person's social status.
O tria nomina era um privilégio da cidadania romana e transmitia informações importantes sobre o status social de uma pessoa.
This Latin term is exclusively used in historical, archaeological, and classical studies contexts. It represents a fundamental aspect of Roman social structure and citizenship. The term itself is Latin and remains unchanged across Portuguese translations, as it refers to a specific historical institution. Understanding tria nomina is essential for reading Roman history and understanding how individual Romans positioned themselves within their society.
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