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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Craterus

Craterus m sg (genitive Craterī)
Classical[ˈkra.tɛ.rʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈkraː.te.rus]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularA distinguished general of Alexander the Great
  2. masculinesingularA Greek physician mentioned by Cicero
  3. masculinesingularA Greek sculptor

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeCraterus—
genitiveCraterī—
dativeCraterō—
accusativeCraterum—
ablativeCraterō—
vocativeCratere—

Crătĕrus (-ros), i, m., = Κρατερός,
I. A general of Alexander the Great, Nep. Eum. 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 1; Curt. 4, 3, 1 al.—
II. A famous physician at Rome in the time of Cicero, Cic. Att. 12, 13, 1; 12, 14, 4; Hor. S. 2, 3, 161; Pers. 3, 65.

Origins

From Ancient Greek Κρατερός (Kraterós).

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyCraterusCraterus (Κρατερός), one of the most distinguished generals of Alexander the Great, was a son of Alexander of Orestis, a district in Macedonia, and a …

Quick answers

What does Craterus mean in Latin?
Craterus, a proper noun, means “A distinguished general of Alexander the Great; A Greek physician mentioned by Cicero; A Greek sculptor”.
What is the genitive of Craterus?
The genitive singular is Craterī. Craterus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Craterus?
In classical Latin, [ˈkra.tɛ.rʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈkraː.te.rus].