caesar
word
Definition
Originally, Caesar was the family name of Julius Caesar, a famous Roman leader. It is also used to refer to a Roman emperor in general, and in modern English it appears in names such as Caesar salad and Caesar cipher.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, learners meet this word in proper names, especially 'Julius Caesar', 'Caesar salad', and 'Caesar cipher'. It is not a common everyday noun by itself, and capitalization is standard because it is usually a name or title.
Example Sentences
We read about Julius Caesar in history class.
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We had to decode a message with a Caesar cipher in class, and it was actually fun.
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I ordered a Caesar salad for lunch.
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This code uses a Caesar cipher.
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He acts like he's some kind of Caesar, giving orders to everyone.
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Honestly, a Caesar salad sounds good right now.
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