Agrippina
Definition
The Latin and international orthographic form frequently used in academic works for the historical name Agripina. It refers to the two outstanding female figures of the Julio-Claudian dynasty in the Roman Empire: Agrippina the Elder and Agrippina the Younger, renowned for their exceptional political influence and tragic fates within the imperial court.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agrippina
- Agripina
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper feminine noun, singular only, requiring standard analytical case positioning in contemporary literature. |
| Formation | Feminine patronymic expansion derived directly from the Latin nominal root Agrippa through suffixation. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæɡrɪˈpiːnə] |
| Source | Prosopographia Imperii Romani and Classical Biography Archives |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În scrierile filologice moderne, numele de Agrippina este analizat ca un simbol structural al puterii feminine dinastice.
EN: In modern philological writings, the name Agrippina is analyzed as a structural symbol of dynastic female power.
RO: Multe monede romane din aur poartă efigia Agrippinei, mărturie a statutului său de Augustă venerată.
EN: Many Roman gold coins bear the effigy of Agrippina, testifying to her status as a revered Augusta.
RO: Istoricii compară portretul public al Agrippinei cu cel al altor femei influente din dinastia Iulio-Claudiană.
EN: Historians compare the public portrait of Agrippina with that of other influential women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
Idioms & Phrases
Agrippina Minor / Agrippina the Younger
RO: Sotia imparatului Claudius si mama lui Nero, recunoscută istoric drept una dintre cele mai puternice femei ale antichității.
EN: The wife of Emperor Claudius and mother of Nero, historically recognized as one of the most powerful women of antiquity.
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium / Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
RO: Numele roman antic complet al orașului Köln, fondat oficial ca colonie imperială în onoarea împărătesei Agrippina.
EN: The complete ancient Roman name of the city of Cologne, officially founded as an imperial colony in honor of Empress Agrippina.
Agrippina Maior / Agrippina the Elder
RO: Nepoata împăratului Augustus și mama lui Caligula, faimoasă pentru curajul și loialitatea sa față de trupele romane.
EN: The granddaughter of Emperor Augustus and mother of Caligula, famous for her courage and loyalty toward Roman troops.
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