Autun
Definition
A city and commune in eastern France, located in the Saône-et-Loire department, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region; founded during the Roman Empire by Emperor Augustus under the name Augustodunum, the city is famous for its well-preserved ancient remains and for being the type locality (stratotype) where the Autunian geological stage was defined.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Autun
- Augustodunum
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, masculine/neuter singular context, syntax-driven case integration. |
| Formation | Toponym derived via phonological reduction from the classical Latin 'Augustodunum'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [o.tœ̃] |
| Source | Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Turiștii au vizitat teatrul roman monumental din Autun, care putea găzdui peste douăzeci de mii de spectatori.
EN: Tourists visited the monumental Roman theater in Autun, which could host over twenty thousand spectators.
RO: În secolul al XIX-lea, în apropiere de Autun au fost descoperite șisturi bituminoase bogate în fosile vegetale.
EN: In the 19th century, oil shales rich in plant fossils were discovered near Autun.
RO: Catedrala Sfântul Lazăr din Autun este o capodoperă recunoscută a arhitecturii și sculpturii romanice.
EN: The Saint Lazare Cathedral in Autun is a recognized masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and sculpture.
Idioms & Phrases
Teatrul roman din Autun / Roman theater of Autun
RO: Amfiteatru antic spectaculos din fostul Augustodunum, utilizat astăzi pentru spectacole culturale în aer liber.
EN: A spectacular ancient amphitheater in former Augustodunum, used today for outdoor cultural performances.
Șisturi de Autun / Autun shales
RO: Formațiuni de roci sedimentare din Permianul timpuriu, exploatate istoric în regiune pentru extragerea uleiurilor minerale.
EN: Early Permian sedimentary rock formations historically mined in the region for mineral oil extraction.
Episcopia de Autun / Diocese of Autun
RO: Scaun episcopal istoric din Burgundia, condus la sfârșitul secolului al XVIII-lea de faimosul diplomat Talleyrand.
EN: A historical episcopal see in Burgundy, led at the end of the 18th century by the famous diplomat Talleyrand.
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