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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Decrius

Decrius m sg (genitive Decriī or Decrī)
Classical[ˈdɛ.kri.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈdɛː.kri.us]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingulara Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by
  2. masculinesingularDecrius, a Roman commander during the insurrection of Tacfarinas

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeDecrius—
genitiveDecriī
Decrī		—
dativeDecriō—
accusativeDecrium—
ablativeDecriō—
vocativeDecrī—

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyDecriusDecrius. commanded a stronghold in Africa during the insurrection of Tacfarinas in A. D. 20. He was a brave and skilful soldier, and led his men out t…

Quick answers

What does Decrius mean in Latin?
Decrius, a proper noun, means “a Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by”.
What is the genitive of Decrius?
The genitive singular is Decriī. Decrius is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Decrius?
In classical Latin, [ˈdɛ.kri.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈdɛː.kri.us].